Skillman Awards $600,000 CFF Grant to Hartford City for Sewer Work
12/18/2009
Published:
Tuesday, December 15, 2009 5:35 PM CST
Lieutenant Governor Becky Skillman (fourth from right) officially awarded the City of Hartford City a $600,000 Community Focus Fund grant for a sewer rehabilitation project at a Statehouse ceremony Monday, Dec. 14.
The Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) administers the grants, which are funded through the federal Community Development Block Grant program. “Grant opportunities, like this one, allow rural communities to undertake projects they might not otherwise be able to fund,” said Lt. Governor Skillman.
“The Community Focus Fund grants provide communities with the resources they need to achieve their long-term development goals and eliminate the barriers that stand in the way of their economic success.”
Hartford City will separate sewer and stormwater lines in the north and central parts of the city, which will eliminate two combined sewer overflows. In past rain events, numerous homes have dealt with sewage back-ups and flooded basements.
The Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) administers the grants, which are funded through the federal Community Development Block Grant program. “Grant opportunities, like this one, allow rural communities to undertake projects they might not otherwise be able to fund,” said Lt. Governor Skillman.
“The Community Focus Fund grants provide communities with the resources they need to achieve their long-term development goals and eliminate the barriers that stand in the way of their economic success.”
Hartford City will separate sewer and stormwater lines in the north and central parts of the city, which will eliminate two combined sewer overflows. In past rain events, numerous homes have dealt with sewage back-ups and flooded basements.
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