FRANKFORT, KY. (August 9, 2017) – The Department for Local Government (DLG) approved the award of $26,000 in Local Economic Development Fund (LGEDF)/Single County Coal Severance funds to Lawrence County Fiscal Court for the Lawrence County Courthouse and Road Department upgrades project.
Funds will be used for renovations and improvements to the courthouse roof, technology upgrades for office staff and personnel, and construction of a salt storage building.
“I am pleased that these much needed coal severance funds will be allocated toward the pressing needs of Lawrence County, which include renovation and improvements to the County courthouse and a new storage facility for the road department,” said DLG Commissioner Sandra Dunahoo.
“The Lawrence County Courthouse is an important landmark and these renovations to the roof will ensure the building continues to stand over time. I appreciate DLG staff and Lawrence County officials working together to secure these much needed funds,” said Sen. Ray Jones.
“I am thankful these grant funds will go to making sensible improvements and repairs to the Lawrence County Courthouse and Road Department in order to better serve the community,” said Rep. Jill York.
The LGDEF/Single County Coal Severance awards are made under the parameters of HB303. HB303 appropriated coal severance funds for projects that have the concurrence of the respective County Judge/Executive, State Representatives, and State Senators.
For more information on LGEDF, visit our website at https://kydlgweb.ky.gov/StateGrants/stateHome.cfm
