Putnam To Invest Up To $4.5 Million In Internet Expansion
Putnam County wants to use up to $4.5 million of American Rescue Plan money to expand broadband access. Mayor Randy Porter said the funding would be used to partner with providers that receive state funding for internet expansion. “A golden opportunity, a once in a life time probably for some of these projects,” Porter said. […]
Van Buren Committee To Work On Spending Plan For Water, Sewer
Van Buren County will have some $2.8 million to spend on water and sewer projects through TDEC’s American Rescue Plan funding. But how will the county prioritize who will benefit from the money? Mayor Greg Wilson said four commissioners have been assigned to a committee that will work with utility districts to form a recommendation. […]
Monterey Committee Works On COVID Stipends For Employees
Employee bonuses, mental health services, and departmental upgrades could be avenues of spending for Monterey’s ARP funding. The Finance Committee discussed Tuesday the spending of some $850,000 of federal funding. Chairman Nathan Walker said the most pressing item at this time is the employee bonuses for those who worked through the pandemic. “Being equable and […]
Putnam ARP Funding To Help With Water Capacity On Buck Mountain
Putnam County using some its American Rescue Plan funding to help purchase a new water tank for the city of Algood. City Administrator Keith Morrison said the county commission has approved up to $550,000 to the expenditure. “The mountain area is using more water than we’re at capacity for, and so, this will give us […]
Putnam To Use ARP Money For Green Mountain Water Project
Algood residents on Green Mountain Road will not pay tap fees when water extends to the area. The Putnam County Commission approved using American Rescue Plan money to fund the water project Monday. Algood City Administrator Keith Morrison said by using federal money instead of county funding, water customers will be at no cost. “I […]
Putnam To Hire Construction Manager To Expand Health Department
A $1.6 million expansion of the Putnam County Health Department received approval from the county commission Monday. Commissioners voted to allow Mayor Randy Porter to hire a construction manager not exceeding $850,000. Porter said the state health department will provide the remaining $750,000. “It has one entrance and one exit, and that presents a problem […]
Monterey To Use ARP Funds For Depot Outdoor Seating Project
Monterey to move forward with a plan to use American Rescue Plan funding for an outdoor seating area at the depot. Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said the plan is to have a construction of a platform from the caboose to the dining car outside of the depot. He said the estimated $85,000 project will coincide […]
Jackson Looking To Purchase Property To Lessen Courthouse Traffic
Jackson County will potentially use American Rescue Plan funding to purchase property that would mitigate courthouse traffic. County Commissioners approved a resolution Monday night allowing Mayor Randy Heady to start the process of purchasing a long-vacant building near the courthouse. Heady said that the ARP funding would be used for both purchase of the property […]
Comptroller Office: ARP Money Can Be Used To Purchase Hospital
The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office confirmed American Rescue Plan money could be used to purchase the Cumberland River Hospital. Celina Mayor Luke Collins questioned whether that could happen. Director of Communications John Dunn said public health expenditures fall under permitted uses. “I think the concern that we would have would be making sure you have enough […]
Collins: Comptroller Has Concerns On Purchasing Local Hospital With ARP Money
The State Comptroller’s Office has reservations on Clay County and Celina possibly using American Rescue Plan funding to purchase the Cumberland River Hospital. Celina Mayor Luke Collins said he spoke with Comptroller Jason Mumpower Thursday about the possibility. “Could the city, county afford to run it, so he had some concerns there,” Collins said. “He […]
