2021-08-05 Authorization of Submission of Economic Development Administration Grant Application for Critical Improvements for Public Water and Sewer Infrastructure Project PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
RESOLUTION # 2021-08-05
AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUBMISSION OF AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ADMINISTRATION GRANT APPLICATION FOR CRITICAL IMPROVEMENTS TO
THE COUNTY'S PUBLIC WATER AND SEWER INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT
The following Resolution was adopted at the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors'
("Board") Regular Business Meeting on August 17, 2021:
WHEREAS, the upgrades and improvements to Pittsylvania County, Virginia's
("County"), water and wastewater systems are primary components of the County's economic
development goals; and
WHEREAS, the completion of the Critical Improvements for Public Water and Sewer
Infrastructure Project("Project")is essential for existing industries operating in and new industries
being recruited to the County; and
WHEREAS, the Project is currently supported by the West Piedmont Regional
Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy.
THEREFORE,BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED,that the Board authorizes the submission
of an application for Grant funding for the Project to the Economic Development Administration
and certifies that David M. Smitherman,County Administrator,will serve as the authorizing agent
and is responsible for the accuracy of the application and for the appropriate use of all funds
granted; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County will match an amount not to exceed
$600,000 as required match for the Economic Development Administration Grant and to ensure
the Project is fully funded.
Given under my hand this 17a'day of August, 2021.
, Robert ("Bob") W. Warren
Chairman, Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors
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Clerk, Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors