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Haywood County approves $16 million not-to-exceed debris contract gap as FEMA review continues
Summary
County commissioners approved a not-to-exceed $16 million amendment to cover waterway debris removal after Tropical Storm Helene, with county officials saying FEMA approval has been sought but reimbursement is not guaranteed.
Haywood County commissioners on a unanimous vote approved a not-to-exceed $16,000,000 amendment to cover a gap in waterway debris removal work tied to Tropical Storm Helene, county officials said. The amendment funds cleanup performed by SDR for a period in April and May before the state assumed broader debris contracts.
County officials said the work is part of a larger recovery effort and that the county expects reimbursement from FEMA but cannot guarantee it. "We're trusting FEMA to reimburse us on these funds," Deputy County Manager Chris…
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