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Consultant proposes FEMA-services retainer for Freestone County after disasters

3853679 · June 18, 2025
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A consultant told the Freestone County Commissioners Court he can help the county pursue FEMA public-assistance grants through a retainer contract; he said the retainer would cost no out-of-pocket unless a declaration triggers eligible funding, and that staff could bring proposal language for a future agenda.

A consultant told the Freestone County Commissioners Court that his firm can provide FEMA public-assistance services to help Freestone County apply for disaster grants and manage reimbursement when declarations occur.

Grant Burks identified himself to the court and said the arrangement would be a retainer-type contract that incurs no up-front cost to the county; the firm would submit proposals for services and return to the court to…

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