Livingston Acquires New Infrastructure Data System
Livingston approved the purchase of a geographic information system (GIS) designed to map the city’s water and wastewater infrastructure. Magnolia River Director of GIS Allisyn Hudson said the system will be part of an asset management plan that the city must complete to be eligible for ARP funding. Hudson said the system can be further […]
Pickett Health Department To Expand Thanks To County-State Effort
The Pickett County Health Department will expand its facility, thanks to the joint effort of the county and state. Tennessee Department of Health Facilities Specialist Josh Gipson said there should be an architect chosen for the project by the end of January. Gipson said they could break ground on the project as soon as early […]
Van Buren Committee Recommends Spending Plan For ARP Money
Van Buren County Committee A has recommended some $500,000 worth of expenditures through the county’s ARP funding. Mayor Greg Wilson said a new ambulance headlines the list estimated to cost $200,000. “Something that we can take that money and contribute to Van Buren County and something for people to be proud of,” Wilson said. “We […]
New ARP Ruling To Help Counties With Reporting And Speed Of Projects
A new ruling on ARP funding has came down from the federal government allowing up to $10 million to be placed in a county’s general fund as a revenue loss. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said he anticipates the county will take advantage. “Once we take it as loss revenue, then we don’t have to […]
Warren Utility Manager Brings Rural Perspective To TDEC Committee
Warren County Utility District General Manager Anthony Pelham has been working on a TDEC committee as a rural representative for ARP funding. The Water Infrastructure Advisory Committee was formed to guide the prioritization of projects. Pelham said aged infrastructure and water loss are issues he brings to the table. “Pretty much gives the perspective of […]
TDEC Changes ARP Allocations Giving Cities Water Infrastructure Money
Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said he sees TDEC’s revised plan to allocate ARP funding as a better solution. Under the new plan, the county will no longer serve as a middleman in allocating funds to local municipalities. Instead, the state will allocate money directly. “I think this is probably better,” Porter said. “I think […]
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 […]
