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Mayor: Kenner pursuing FEMA alternate project route for Annex A and B rebuilds; town halls planned
Summary
City officials say Annex Buildings A and B demolition is complete and the city is pursuing FEMA alternate project funding to replace one or both structures, with design work under way and town halls planned; litigation and strict FEMA funding rules remain constraints.
Kenner city officials told the City Council on March 10 that Annex Buildings A and B have been demolished and the city is pursuing a FEMA alternate project to replace the facilities, with design engineering under contract and community engagement planned.
The mayor reported that the city met FEMA's so-called "50% rule," which allows replacement rather than repair when damage exceeds 50% of replacement cost. The city awarded a design contract to Meyer Engineers and scheduled a kickoff meeting with the…
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