New Pumps Needed For Story Mountain Water Project
Sparta Aldermen approved an estimated $37,500 increase for the Story Mountain water booster pumps replacement project Thursday night. Sparta has been working to replace two pumps at the Story Mountain pump station for the past two years. Sparta Public Works Director Dillard Quick said the plans suddenly became obsolete. “What happened is the company that […]
Sparta Rejects YMCA Generator Bid
Sparta Aldermen rejected a bid for the installation of a backup generator at the Sparta-White County YMCA during a meeting on Thursday. City Administrator Tonya Tindle said the city only received one bid, and the one bid was extremely high. Tindle said that after evaluating who had received the bid package, the city realized several […]
Inflation Leads Sparta Increase In Court Costs
Sparta will increase ticket costs for court sessions, to combat the inflation of court materials. The previous court ticket cost is $133.75 and will be increased to $180.00. Sparta Police Chief Nick Dunn said the city was losing money performing court sessions. “It’s been slowly creeping up on us,” Dunn said. “With the way everything […]
Sparta Aldermen Approve Application For Technology
Sparta will apply for a $100,000 Broadband-Ready grant, designed to improve on technology infrastructure across the community. Aldermen approved the application Thursday night. Sparta Mayor Jerry Lowery said the grant could provide computers at the Senior Center and upgrade technology at several city facilities. “If we don’t apply for this we’re leaving right at $100,000 […]
