The City of Kosciusko is moving forward with the installation of two emergency backup generators after receiving approval for a FEMA-funded grant.
Mayor Tim Kyle said the city originally applied for the grant approximately two years ago through the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA).
One generator will be installed at City Hall, while the second will be located at the city’s wastewater lagoon.
Kyle said the lagoon generator will be mounted on a trailer, allowing city crews to move it throughout town to power sewer lift stations during extended power outages.
The Board approved advertising for electricians to install the generators and also contracted with Central Bidding to conduct the required reverse auction process for purchasing the equipment.
The approximately $300,000 project will be largely funded through federal grant dollars.
Audio: Kosciusko Mayor Tim Kyle discusses the grant process and explains the reverse auction
