County board deals with multiple financial issues
Scott Cousins, scousins@thetelegraph.com
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EDWARDSVILLE Environmental grants totaling $137,196 were among a large number of financial issues dealt with by the Madison County Board at Wednesday’s regular meeting.
A total of 10 grants, paid through the county’s host fee, were approved. Grants ranged fro about $8,300 to $15,000, with most being at the $15,000 mark.
Those included grants to Alton, Collinsville, Edwardsville, Godfrey, Hamel, Maryville and Williamson. Wood River received $12,714, Alhambra $8,807 and the Tri-Township Park District in Troy $8,390.
Costs include $6,500 for county-sponsored competitions and programs; $3,000 for meetings, training and scholarships for green school coordinators; $5,625 for coordinator and school recognition; and $27,275 for 13 separate school grants and incentive programs.
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Lycoming County commissioners Tuesday approved a contract with Wood Environment and Infrastructure Solutions, Blue Bell, for the levee project.
The $285,700 agreement will cover operational, maintenance and costs associated with bringing the levee and its needs up to date.
Shannon Rossman, county planning director, noted that having such an agreement in place will help with receiving future funding for the levee.
“This is to actually let everyone know what the actual operation and maintenance will be going forward,” she said.
Commissioner Rick Mirabito noted that the agreement will help implement best practices for costs associated with the levee.
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