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The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency reminds producers that FSA offers farm ownership and farm operating loans to agricultural producers who may not find success obtaining loans from their traditional financial institutions because of COVID-19. Farmers who cannot obtain commercial credit from a bank can apply for FSA direct or guaranteed loans.

To: All interested Agencies, Groups and Individuals on 5/14/2020: This is to give notice that the City of Hamilton has determined that the following proposed action under the Community Development Block Grant Program contract 7219181 is located in the 100-year floodplain, and the City of Hamilton will be identifying and evaluating practicable alternatives to locating the action in the floodplain and the potential impacts on the floodplain from the proposed action, as required by Executive Order 11988, in accordance with HUD regulations at 24 CFR 55.20 Subpart C Procedures for Making Determinations on Floodplain Management and Protection of Wetlands. The City of Hamilton proposes a Sewer Improvements project, including Administrative and Engineering fees and services, to replace aged and deteriorated components at the WWTP to improve wastewater treatment. Project activities will include water clarifier rehab (replacing two (2) clarifier gearboxes and two (2) base rake wear arms) and replace three (3) RAS/WAS pumps, electrical controls and all related appurtenances. All project activities will take place at the WWTP, located at 700 North Lloyd Street, Hamilton, Texas 76531. The wastewater treatment plant occupies approximately 3.11 acres of the 100-year floodplain; however, project activities will not affect or alter the ground surface. There are three primary purposes for this notice: (1) People who may be affected by activities in floodplains and those who have an interest in the protection of the natural environment should be given an opportunity to express their concerns and provide information about these areas. Commenters are encouraged to offer alternative sites outside of the floodplain, alternative methods to serve the same project purpose, and methods to minimize and mitigate impacts; (2) An adequate public notice program can be an important public educational tool. The dissemination of information and request for public comment about floodplains can facilitate and enhance Federal efforts to reduce the risks and impacts associated with the occupancy and modification of these special areas; and (3) As a matter of fairness, when the Federal government determines it will participate in actions taking place in floodplains, it must inform those who may be put at greater or continued risk. Written comments must be received on or before 5/29/2020 by the City of Hamilton at 200 E. Main, Hamilton, TX 76531, (254) 386-8116. Attention: Jim McInnis, Mayor, during regular business hours. A full description of the project may also be reviewed during regular business hours at 200 E. Main, Hamilton, TX 76531. Comments may also be submitted via email to justin@grantworks.net.

Hamilton has had seven confirmed cases of COVID-19, according to Hamilton County Health Authority Dr. Randy Lee.

Hamilton County commissioners Tuesday approved purchase of a new elections equipment system and met in closed session to discuss a tax abatement application from Grizzly Ridge Solar.

The 2020 Heritage Days Classic will be held at the Circle T Arena in Hamilton May 28-31.