Sparta Postponing Sidewalk Project After Big Price Jump

Sparta Postponing Sidewalk Project After Big Price Jump

Sparta temporarily postponing a sidewalk project after learning the project would cost some $1.5 million more than budgeted. Sparta Mayor Jerry Lowery said the state is holding Sparta responsible for the excess costs. In addition, Lowery said the city would need to buy right of ways on 29 properties. Lowery said if people do not want to sell, the city could condemn and essentially take those properties from the residents. “You know what I said, …