The Houston County Commission is considering putting $900,000 of federal rescue funds toward 86.8 acres of industrial land off Napier Field Road.
The economic development project is one of several allocations of American Rescue Plan Act funds that will be considered when commissioners meet Tuesday, Oct. 11, at 10 a.m. The commission will meet Tuesday rather than its usual Monday due to Oct. 10 being a holiday.Securing a large tract of land for industrial development was among the early priorities set by Houston County for how to spend the $20.6 million the county received through the American Rescue Plan Act .
People are also reading… Commissioners will also consider policies and procedures for providing assistance to nonprofit agencies with ARPA funds. Discussions have revolved around setting aside $100,000 for grants that nonprofits would apply for and meet criteria set by the federal government. For example, nonprofits will have to show financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic and how the agency’s use of ARPA funds will benefit a significant portion of the community.
Land off of Napier Field Road has been secured through the Industrial Development Board of the City of Dothan . The undeveloped land stretches from behind Coca-Cola and Gresco Utility Supply all the way to Lingo Road. An entrance road would be constructed from Napier Field Road. Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce President Matt Parker said the IDB is ready to move forward with the project.
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