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Glynn County approves change order for Winter Storm Enzo debris removal as officials warn of rising local costs
Summary
The Glynn County Finance Committee approved a change order to expand debris removal after Winter Storm Enzo. County public works staff said debris volumes exceeded initial estimates and the work is not eligible for FEMA or GEMA reimbursement; commissioners discussed local budget impacts and options including a yard-waste program and pursuing aid.
Glynn County commissioners approved an authorization for a change order to the purchase order with Series Environmental to cover additional debris removal following Winter Storm Enzo.
Public Works Director Danny Smith told the committee that initial post-storm volume estimates proved lower than the amount crews ultimately collected, and that the contractor’s unit pricing applies regardless of the volume removed. “This is not eligible for FEMA or GEMA reimbursement,” Smith said when asked about federal and state Disaster declarations.
The decision matters because county officials said the higher-than-expected debris volume will fall to local budgets. One commissioner said the total pickup cost “seems to me $715,000 is a lot of money for the total pickup,” and commissioners discussed possible options to limit future local exposure…
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