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City manager: Flood buyout effort progressing; 12 single-family homes plus Heffner Court apartments on voluntary list

5723573 · August 12, 2025
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City staff told council they received two federal hazard-mitigation grant awards, received two bids for a project manager, and are preparing RFP templates for title, appraisal and environmental work; buyouts remain voluntary and include 12 single-family homes and the Heffner Court Apartments.

City staff updated the University City Council on Aug. 11 about progress toward federally funded flood buyouts following the 2022 flooding, saying administrative and procurement steps are underway but buyouts remain voluntary. City consultant Dr. Wagner said the city has pursued two grants — the Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) and a federal hazard mitigation grant program — and…

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