Governor Justice and WVDEP go into second phase of program for properties that are neglected
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CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — Governor Jim Justice and the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection recently announced funding for neglected properties across the Mountain State.
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The funding will be apart of the second phase of the State’s Reclamation of Abandoned and Dilapidated Properties Program. The $15,662,250 million in grant funding will be given to 69 West Virginia communities in this program to help with any problems they may face by abandoned and neglected properties across the Mountain State.
“These funds are helping move West Virginia in the right direction. Let’s be clear: West Virginia is on the rise. We’re attracting visitors and businesses from all over the world, and our future is brighter than ever. This funding provides the rocket boost needed to propel us forward, because we are tearing down what’s holding us back and making way for what’s to come. I thank the WVDEP for their incredible work to get this second phase across the finish line,” Governor Justice said.
With the funding, communities will be reimbursed for expenses from the demolition of the 1,290 structures that will be focused on. Questionnaire surveys were sent to all 55 counties and other surrounding areas in West Virginia. 43 counties and 124 municipalities responded.
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Grant selections are based off guidelines and requirements from these surveys. They are also based on guidelines from the American Rescue Plan Act to ensure the funds are used efficiently, effectively, and positively.
“This program is about more than just tearing down old buildings – it’s about building up our communities, making them safer, and preparing them for future productive use. We’re not just clearing away the old; we’re laying the foundation for the new,” said WVDEP Cabinet Secretary Harold Ward.
The WVDEP will be issuing these funds and provide assistance and support for these projects as well. They also will have a guideline to follow to finish these projects.
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The selected communities include:
Anmoore – $143,000
Beckley – $487,000
Belington – $39,000
Belmont – $39,000
Bluefield – $650,000
Cameron – $169,000
Charleston – $500,000
Chester – $195,000
Clarksburg – $390,000
Delbarton – $130,000
Dunbar – $73,400
Durbin – $78,000
Fairmont – $468,000
Fairview – $117,000
Farmington – $130,000
Gassaway – $130,000
Glenville – $65,000
Grafton – $429,000
Grant Town – $263,000
Greenbrier County Commission – $572,000
Hancock County Commission – $117,000
Harrison County Commission – $413,500
Hinton – $481,000
Hundred – $65,000
Huntington – $213,000
Kanawha County Commission –$1,500,000
Kingwood – $78,000
Logan – City of – $156,000
Lost Creek – $52,000
Madison – $78,000
Mannington – $286,000
Marlinton – $156,000
Mason – $20,000
Mason County Commission – $52,000
Masontown – $130,000
Mercer County – $750,000
Milton – $76,000
Mingo County – $143,000
Montgomery – $65,000
Morgantown – $650,000
Moundsville – $169,000
New Martinsville – $260,000
Nitro – $234,000
Pennsboro – $26,000
Philippi – $130,000
Piedmont – $151,850
Princeton – $78,000
Raleigh County Commission – $494,000
Richwood – $260,000
Roane County Commission – $156,000
Ronceverte – $182,000
Rupert – $169,000
Salem – $145,500
Sistersville – $195,000
Smithfield – $104,000
St Albans – $182,000
St Marys – $104,000
Summers County Commission – $201,000
Wardensville – $26,000
Webster County Commission – $260,000
Weirton – $78,000
West Milford – $65,000
Westover – $78,000
Wheeling – $377,000
White Sulphur Springs – $234,000
Williamson – $260,000
Wood County Commission – $182,000
Worthington – $78,000
Wyoming County – $234,000
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