Mayville sets rules for donated tornado‑relief funds: 60% deductibles, 20% household loss, 20% tree removal

The City of Mayville’s Common Council voted Sept. 22 to allocate donated tornado relief funds by category and to require documentation from applicants. The council agreed on a percentage model: 60% of donated funds will be directed to insurance deductibles, 20% to household losses and 20% to tree removal expenses. Councilors limited eligibility to homeowners and applicants located within the city’s designated tornado impact zone on the map used by the city. Council members also required applicants to submit proof of loss or other supporting documentation before funds will be distributed. Annie (staff member compiling applications) reported 22 applications received so far, 18 of them from inside the tornado area. The total amount requested by applicants exceeded $71,000; city officials said approximately $28,000 in donated funds was available for distribution at this time. The council set an application documentation deadline of Oct. 15. Staff will send mailed notices to existing applicants asking for proof of loss and will post application requirements publicly. The city said funds allocated under the adopted percentages will be distributed evenly across all approved applicants within each category. The measure passed by roll call. Council members emphasized the decision was intended to provide an equitable distribution while ensuring donations benefit directly tornado‑impacted households.