"I thank USDA Rural Development for investing in the
community of Morrison and providing the county with life saving modern equipment
our medical technicians need most during that important time following an
accident or other life threatening situations," said Congressman
Davis.
The Rural Development investment in Morrison includes a
$261,000 low-interest loan and a $75,000 grant funded through the American
Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Funds will be used to construct a 3,000
square-foot community library adjacent to the town hall. The new building will
be more than three times larger than the current facility allowing all library
services to be brought under one roof. The new facility will also provide needed
meeting spaces and Internet access for education.
A Rural Development low-interest loan of $226,000 and
grant of $75,000 will fund the purchase of two new emergency response vehicles
and needed equipment. The vehicles will provide service out of the new Warren
County Emergency Medical Services Facility improving response times to
communities in southeast
"Educational opportunities and public safety are
critical parts of a community's economic infrastructure and keys to a good
quality of life," said Connelly. "Thanks to the support of Congressman Lincoln
Davis, Rural Development has the financial and technical resources to partner
with local leaders to improve the lives and livelihoods of the people they
serve."
Rural Development’s community facilities program uses
direct loans, loan guarantees and grants to provide rural areas with the
financial resources to construct or improve essential services like healthcare,
education, civic infrastructure and first responder facilities. The
loan-guarantee program encourages private lenders to expand their investment of
capital in rural communities. Community facilities programs target rural areas
with a population less than 20,000.
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
(Recovery Act) is designed to jumpstart the nation's economy, create or save
millions of jobs and put a down payment on addressing long-neglected challenges
so our country can thrive in the 21st century. The Act includes measures to
modernize our nation's infrastructure, enhance energy independence, expand
educational opportunities, preserve and improve affordable health care, provide
tax relief, and protect those in greatest need.
USDA Rural Development invests in rural communities
through business development, community and homeownership programs. Last year
Rural Development assisted more than 678,000
For more information on Rural Development programs
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