Lagoon project gets final approvals

Moorcroft is being compelled by USDA to approve and pay outstanding bills of approximately $167,849 in total for lagoon design by HDR Engineering. These must be paid before the town is allowed to conduct the third and final reading of the ordinance that allows the town to use sewer revenues as partial payment of loans for the lagoon project.

These outstanding invoices are refundable. However, the town has hesitated to pay due to financial considerations.

Barbara Bonds, the town’s bonding attorney, had spoken with Lorraine Werner, USDA Community Programs Director/Acting Housing Program Director...