ST. MARY – St. Mary Mayor Adam Bequette and the Board of Aldermen announced Thursday that the community will receive a $37,500 100 percent grant for engineering services.
“We are pleased to announce that anouther grant Mayor Bequette applied for has been approved in the amount of $37,500 at 100% funding. Additionally, Heartland Engineering has been selected to provide engineering services to the City of St. Mary for their Drinking Water Engineering Report Grant.
“This grant is highly anticipated due to its primary objectives: achieving self-sustainability through our new well, and or alternative source , whike conducting a comprehensive rate comparison within the project scope, and integrating a pump booster station previously requested by a prior administration but left uncompleted, forgotten at taxpayers expense representing a significant investment being used for the correct purpose.
“We and the Engineering firm are optimistic that the samples taken and the well project is very feasible at a undisclosed location at this time not in the flood zone or old well, coupled with the utilization of the abandoned booster station, will in the end result in sustainable water provision, enable bulk sales, and lead to unprecedented savings through reduced rates for citizens and other towns in need and not be held to a contract that is not cost effective for citizens as the answer isn’t to raise rates like its been for 20 years its solving the issues.
“While perspectives may vary, particularly among former administration officials, Mayor Bequette’s initial term has been distinguished by the successful acquisition of five grants to bolster city initiatives, with additional grants pending, a feat unprecedented in previous administrations and city administrators.
“This achievement, coupled with the diligent efforts of the Mayor with the board, has led to a fiscal surplus rather than a significant deficit, underscoring a dedication to securing these grants, re-establishing equitable rates, and addressing prior inefficiencies.
“Mayor Adam Bequette and the board remain committed to securing all available grants and assistance, whether no help like before local organizations, county executives, or state legislation.
“As taxpayers like myself and the last independent jurisdiction of this district, we possess a distinct voice that we believe warrants recognition. We seek an opportunity for dialogue to ensure our perspectives are heard from our county officials and state representatives.”
Respectfully,
Mayor and Board of Alderman