County OKs Five‑Year Contract with Fort Loudoun Electric to Connect Four Schools; Cost About $37,800/Year
September 17, 2026 | Blount County, Tennessee
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The commission approved Resolution 269004 authorizing a five‑year contract with Fort Loudoun Electric Cooperative to connect Union Grove, Friendsville, Lanier and Carpenter Schools to Blount County government systems.
Commissioner Davis asked about the recurring cost; county staff reported the annual cost as $37,800 per year. “Dollars 37,800 per year,” the staff member said. Commissioners approved the resolution on the consent of the body.
The contract is intended to provide connectivity for those schools; the staff presentation included the projected recurring cost but did not include a detailed breakdown of capital vs. operating charges in the commission discussion.
Commissioner Davis asked about the recurring cost; county staff reported the annual cost as $37,800 per year. “Dollars 37,800 per year,” the staff member said. Commissioners approved the resolution on the consent of the body.
The contract is intended to provide connectivity for those schools; the staff presentation included the projected recurring cost but did not include a detailed breakdown of capital vs. operating charges in the commission discussion.
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