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Council Approves Water Project Funding

SanfordMay 19, 20262 min read

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The council approved a $426,725 budget amendment for the Pittsboro Wastewater Treatment Plant clarifier project, including $240,000 for the capital project, and established a $241,335 Hatley Road water line project.

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Oakton Development

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The approved funding supports wastewater treatment equipment and a new water line project. The council also authorized a lead service line replacement grant and loan application, but the minutes do not indicate whether outside funding was awarded. A development decision was postponed until the applicant provides additional visual and site information.

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Approved the FY 2025-2026 budget amendment appropriating $426,725 from Pittsboro Cost Center retained earnings for the wastewater treatment plant clarifier project.
Approved a $240,000 capital project ordinance for the Pittsboro Wastewater Treatment Plant clarifier project.
Established a $241,335 capital project ordinance for the Chatham County Hatley Road water line project.
Approved a resolution supporting and authorizing an application for a state grant and loan for the Sanford-Pittsboro lead service line replacement project.
Approved interim payment for operational costs of an additional county-owned mini-van and expanded the pilot zone to the Tramway area.
Approved temporary closure of half of the Buggy Building parking lot on May 30, 2026, for the Bee City USA Field Day, with city employees assisting with traffic.
Appointed Sherry Campanelli, Crystal Williams, and Shawn Williams to two-year terms on the referenced board; appointed Dianne Sinnamon as Resident Commissioner for a one-year term.
Tabled the Oakton Development decision until the next public hearing meeting so the applicant can provide additional elevation, visual texture, site-view, and cell-tower information.
Approved the FY25-26 Railroad Crossing Safety Grant application and the Siler City Customer Service Department lease agreement.

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