March 8, 2022
Vote
Mixed

Approved ARP-funded gravity sewer, force main, and pump station improvements

Approved $1.98M ARP-funded sewer infrastructure design to incentivize non-residential development.

Summary

The Board approved Task Order #3 in the amount of $1,984,804.98 for design of proposed gravity sewer main, force main, and pump station improvements to incentivize non-residential development, funded through American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act funds previously approved October 21, 2021. The use of federal pandemic relief funds to build out sewer infrastructure for development incentivization raised alignment questions about the program’s intent.

Related Issues

Infrastructure
Infrastructure expansion that can increase development density, growth capacity, and long-term residential and commercial expansion in Forsyth County.

Official Positions

County Commissioner
District 5
County Commissioner
District 2
County Commissioner
District 3

Source Verification

https://www.forsythco.com/portals/0/PNM/Meeting/4188/4a277d33-21ff-4954-8c51-3b15fc914af7.pdf

Official Minutes Work Session, March 8, 2022. Related to Consent Agenda item approved October 21, 2021.

Verified
12/05/2026

Public Quote