Commissioners Approve $8.8 Million in American Rescue Plan Budget pending council approval tonight

LAWRENCE COUNTY - FEBRUARY 28, 2023 - The Lawrence County Commissioners approved the $8.8 Million budget on disbursing the American Rescue Plan funds the county received.

Lawrence County Commissioners

The Baker/Tilley group helped the commissioners with the plan to disburse the funds.

Here is a brief look of where the funds will be distributed:

• Broadband Connections - $4,400,000

• Professional fees - $215,516

• Volunteer Fire Departments and Fairground assistance - $950,000

• Ambulance Services - $1,500,000

• Capital Improvements - $1,000,000

• Airport Runway Improvements - $184,075

• County Financial Software setup - $213,000

• Equipment - $350,000

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