$ 17 million in federal funding pertaining to Johnson County for infrastructure

JOHNSON COUNTY, Kan. - - Three Johnson County projects will receive financing as part of the recent federal action to avoid a U.S. federal government shutdown, which includes funding for several bipartisan federal government financing packages.

The $17.5 million in Congressional direct spending that becomes part of the bundle's Community Project Funding will enhance Johnson County's facilities.

" We considerably value our federal delegation's advocacy for this important funding," Johnson County Board of County Commissioners Chairman Mike Kelly stated.

" This financing is a prime example of partnership among federal government entities for the advantage of our community.".

Here are the projects the financing will go toward:.

$ 15 million for New Century AirCenter air traffic control service tower

The goal of this task is to change the more than 80-year-old airport traffic control tower at New Century AirCenter with a new one.

The present tower does not meet Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 requirements and has various Federal Aviation Administration recorded safety problems.

" New Century AirCenter is the second busiest airport in Kansas, and we are so delighted that such a crucial operation is getting funding for a brand-new tower with improved security and availability functions, to name a few advantages," Bryan Johnson, executive director of the Johnson County Airport Commission, said.

$ 1.509 million for the Highway 69 Sewer Relocation

The Kansas Department of Transportation is making improvements to Highway 69 between 151st Street and Interstate 435 to aid with traffic congestion. The task requires modifications to local utilities, consisting of Johnson County Wastewater's underground sewers.

" This financing for our sewer relocation project minimizes the direct financial effect to Johnson County while providing long lasting benefits for the county's facilities," Johnson County Wastewater General Manager Susan Pekarek said.

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$ 1 million for Emergency Operations Center upgrade

According to a press release, the Emergency Operations Center, run by the Johnson County Government, is vital to the county's crisis planning, response, and preparation.

This job would improve and refurbish the EOC's innovation.

" When we have activated our EOC for a disaster or crisis response, we count on innovation to assist with communication and details sharing among those operating in the space and out in the field," Paul Davis, the director of the Department of Emergency Services, said.

We appreciate the technology upgrade this funding will supply," stated Paul Davis, director of the Department of Emergency Services.