County agrees to cover installation cost for Fordsville-area fire hydrant

The Ohio County Fiscal Court approved covering the county’s share of installing a fire hydrant near Fordsville, a magistrate said.

Dale Bennett explained that the city will supply the hydrant and most materials and that the county’s portion is limited to installation. Bennett moved to cover the county share from the county’s water line budget, and the motion was seconded and carried.

Committee discussion described the work as a partnership with the city; Bennett said the hydrant would improve firefighting access outside city limits near an area with significant timber. The court recorded the motion as carried by voice vote.

The packet presented to the court included an estimated county installation cost; the transcript stated the figure as "$42.25." The court did not provide additional documentation in the meeting record; staff will complete the installation and charge the stated county account.