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Council approves repairs to street lighting; insurance may cover some costs, FEMA will not
Summary
The City of Live Oak City Council approved work to repair or replace street lighting damaged by recent hurricanes. Staff said some costs may be covered by insurance but FEMA will not reimburse work on the Federal Highway.
The City of Live Oak City Council on an unspecified date approved repairs and replacement of street lighting damaged during recent hurricanes. Council members moved and seconded a motion to proceed; the motion carried by voice vote.
City staff and council discussed reimbursement options for the work. Gerald Lee said, “some of it will be reimbursed by insurance due to the hurricanes, but FEMA will not reimburse it because it's on the Federal Highway.” A staff member noted there “may be some” insurance coverage but was uncertain about the full extent.
The council heard that the lighting work is needed on a main curve where several businesses are located and that additional lights will be installed in other locations. No specific dollar amounts, contract awards, or vendor names were provided in the discussion, and the record does not specify whether the city will seek federal reimbursement despite the staff comment about Federal Highway jurisdiction.
The council completed a voice vote — “All in favor? Aye.” — and moved on to later agenda items.
