State passes on funding 4 of 5 county projects

Only one of five Jefferson County infrastructure projects seeking monies from a one-time state program received funding — and only a fraction of what was sought.

Montana City School sought $229,750 for a $254,750 project to install a new well and well house due to the contamination of its existing well. It was awarded a grant of $74,529 from the Montana Department of Commerce’s Delivering Local Assistance program.

Turned down were requests by the City of Boulder for $419,685 to help renovate City Hall; Clancy Water and Sewer District for $500,000 to put toward the construction of a centralized water system; Jefferson County for $500,000 to augment solid waste system upgrades; and Boulder Elementary School District #7 for $234,000 to help repair heating systems in the kitchen and gym.