Floyd County Annual Report 2017 (combined)
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2013 SPLOST<br />
Projects from the 2013 SPLOST continued in <strong>2017</strong>. Departments<br />
responsible for this work ranged from Animal Control, Jail<br />
Services, Public Works, the Water Department, Airport, Facilities<br />
Management and Fleet Management among others.<br />
Animal Control - with the opening of their new building, Animal<br />
Control services in <strong>Floyd</strong> <strong>County</strong> has been able to maximize<br />
animal care and comfort which has resulted in a live release rate<br />
of over 85% and a euthanasia rate of under 11%.<br />
Jail Services - The SPLOST funded jail improvements were<br />
completed in <strong>2017</strong> with the installation of the new elevator, and<br />
Phase I of the new Jail Medical wing was approved by the<br />
<strong>County</strong> Commission.<br />
Public Works - installed signalized pedestrian crossing and<br />
accessible ramps on sidewalks in Lindale. Also replaced the<br />
deck on the bridge and began construction on a train viewing<br />
station in Lindale.<br />
Water - Received an $8.8 million GEFA loan to began work on<br />
extending the water line to Everett Springs.<br />
Alto Park/Etowah/RF playground pic here<br />
Airport - The beginning of 2018 will see the finished product of<br />
both the Airport layout plan and the environmental assessment.<br />
These portions were critical to the runway expansion project.<br />
Facilities Management - Assisted in the conversion of the Forum<br />
into the Forum River Center.<br />
Parks & Recreation - Installed new playground at upper and<br />
lower Alto Park, Etowah Park, and Ridge Ferry Park.<br />
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<strong>2017</strong> FLOYD COUNTY ANNUAL REPORT
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