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County outlines disaster-recovery work, authorizes RFP for Hampton church lot restoration (non-FEMA reimbursable)
Summary
Staff updated the commission on FEMA and NRCS projects, debris removal deadlines and temporary-bridge contracting; commissioners approved issuing an RFP to restore the Hampton church lot used for debris staging, noting that FEMA will not reimburse the church property and the county expects to pay an estimated $78,000–$101,000.
Carter County officials briefed commissioners May 19 on ongoing disaster-recovery work related to recent storm damage and authorized two procurement steps: pursuing warranty work where FEMA reimbursement is expected, and issuing an RFP to restore a church lot in Hampton that was used for debris staging but is not an approved FEMA debris site.
Staff said debris removal in right-of-way and waterways is nearing FEMA deadlines; some piles did not meet FEMA criteria and were trimmed rather than removed by contractors. The county reported it has 16 highway projects submitted to FEMA for cost analysis; NRCS (Natural Resources Conservation Service) packages are pending for bank stabilization work on creeks that must be secured before road repairs can proceed.
On the Hampton church lot, staff described a property behind a Dollar General in Hampton that a local church had volunteered for debris staging. Citizens later added material to the site; the church requested the property be restored. Staff recommended the county proceed with an RFP for ground restoration of the church lot, and they advised commissioners that the site is not eligible for FEMA reimbursement. Staff estimated restoration costs between about $78,000 and $101,000 and recommended the county assume full financial responsibility.
Separately, staff said the county executed a temporary bridge contract and anticipated reimbursement in 30–60 days. They also said two projects under NRCS are ready to begin once paperwork is complete and that administrative costs (Category G/administrative time) are being tracked for FEMA reimbursement.
Commissioners asked for regular updates on the White Rock radio tower project and for clearer monthly reporting while large projects remain underway; staff said Motorola can provide quarterly on-site briefings and that more frequent reporting will be considered as the project accelerates.
