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County approves private-property debris contractor; state pause stalls waterway clean-up
Summary
Mitchell County approved CrowderGulf as the private-property debris-removal contractor and set a timeline to begin work within weeks, while state environmental concerns have paused waterway debris removal that county officials say they need to reduce future flood risk.
The Mitchell County Board of Commissioners approved the selection of CrowderGulf as the county’s contractor for private-property debris removal and authorized the county manager to complete legal review and negotiate final rates. County staff said the contractor could begin clearing private-property debris within one to two weeks of finalizing the contract, subject to FEMA eligibility checks and state approvals.
The program covers debris in the improved area around residences — the area typically mowed and used as the homeowner’s yard — and can include leaning trees that threaten homes, garages or outbuildings. County staff said private-property debris removal will be…
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