Catawba County authorizes manager to finalize wastewater agreement with Conover or Claremont

The Catawba County Board of Commissioners authorized County Manager Mary S. Furtado to execute a project agreement and any necessary documents with the City of Conover or the City of Claremont related to the regional wastewater infrastructure project.

At its Feb. 16 meeting the board approved a $4 million appropriation from the Water/Sewer Fund for the Claremont Regional Wastewater Infrastructure Project. Staff reported that the sewer line will ultimately connect to the City of Conover's wastewater treatment plant, prompting a correction to the previously authorized agreement. Commissioner Robert C. Abernethy Jr. asked that the authorization specifically allow execution with Conover or Claremont as needed; the board approved the motion unanimously.

The authorization permits the County Manager to sign agreements and associated documents to ensure the project can proceed with the appropriate municipal partner. No contract text or final funding adjustments were presented at the meeting.