Pike County authorizes $109,001.81 payment to H2O Construction for Whoopi Industrial Technology Park (EDA-funded)

The Pike County Fiscal Court authorized issuance of a check to H2O Construction for $109,001.81 as draw 7 under contract 1C for the Whoopi Industrial Technology Park.

The presiding judge told the court this payment is federal grant money and will be reimbursed by the Economic Development Administration. Commissioner Scott moved to authorize the check and Commissioner Atkins seconded. The clerk called the roll and Commissioners Scott, Atkins, Lewis and the presiding judge voted yes.

No additional discussion of the contract scope or remaining draws occurred during the open meeting. The court recorded authorization to issue the payment, confirming the county will process the draw request consistent with the Economic Development Administration reimbursement process.

The county did not provide further contract documents or EDA award numbers during the public portion of the meeting; staff follow-up was not specified on the record.