Porter County opts into state debris-removal program; defers local awards
Following bids for disaster-debris removal and monitoring, county staff recommended and the board approved deferring local contract awards and opting into the state's program, which would follow FEMA rules and cover most of the usual local match, leaving roughly 6.25% local liability.
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Stormwater and engineering staff updated the board on proposals for disaster debris removal and monitoring following August storm impacts. Staff reported receiving multiple proposals but recommended deferring award decisions because the state's newly rolled-out contractor program — which follows FEMA reimbursement rules — was now active and could provide advantageous cash-flow and match treatment for the county.
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