Crow Wing County Backs Brainerd Public Utilities' $10M Grant Application
Crow Wing County has endorsed Brainerd Public Utilities' pursuit of a $10 million grant to enhance its wastewater treatment facility. This funding is critical for meeting new Minnesota Pollution Control Agency requirements as the plant approaches the end of its operational lifespan.
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The Crow Wing County Board has expressed its support for Brainerd Public Utilities in applying for a $10 million grant aimed at upgrading the wastewater treatment plant. The application is due by March 27, with outreach planned to Senators Tina Smith and Amy Klobuchar.
The upgrades are necessary to comply with Minnesota Pollution Control Agency regulations and to sustain future development. County support will be formalized through a letter rather than a fiscal commitment.
Additionally, upgrading the facility may allow for handling leachate, potentially reducing costs for taxpayers. The board's support reflects the significance of the facility for Brainerd and Baxter residents, who constitute 25-30% of the county's population.
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