Clay County and the city of Manchester are in line to receive more than $12.6 million in proposed funding under Kentucky House Bill 900, with money targeted for water infrastructure, school improvements, economic development, public safety, and local government facilities.
Senate President Robert Stivers spearheaded efforts to bring this much-needed funding to his home county.
The largest single allocation tied to Clay County in the bill is $5.5 million for renovations at Paces Creek Elementary School through the Clay County School Board.
Other funding in the county includes $950,000 for North Manchester Water District reconciliation, a project listed under the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority.
The City of Manchester is slated to receive $1.5 million for land and construction of a new city hall, while another $1.25 million is designated for the city’s Horse Creek water line replacement.
Several countywide and community-based projects also appear in the legislation.
Clay County Fiscal Court is listed for $750,000 for a water intake system and another $750,000 to construct an emergency operations center.
One Clay County (1CC) is earmarked for $1.75 million for an economic development and tourism initiative.
The Clay County Historical Society is set to receive $25,000 for building improvement and expansion.
Additional county support includes $200,000 for Volunteers of America Mid-States’ Clay County Freedom House.
Altogether, the Clay County and Manchester related items in the bill total about $12.675 million. The funding list shows lawmakers spreading the proposed dollars across a wide range of needs, from basic infrastructure and education to tourism, history preservation, emergency preparedness and municipal construction.
Here is a breakdown of the Clay County and Manchester items listed in the bill:
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