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Council seeks clearer estimate of tornado damage and potential fiscal impact after industrial park hit
Summary
Following the April tornado, councilmembers asked administration for a clearer, outward-facing estimate of damage to businesses and potential effects on city revenues; staff said data collection and FEMA coordination are underway.
Councilmembers and residents pressed the city for a clearer estimate of the tornado’s financial impact on Jeffersontown, citing damage at the Jefferson Town Industrial Park and other sites. Resident Jeff (Jeff Moran) asked for a semi-detailed report on how building losses and infrastructure damage might affect the city budget; administration said it is collecting data and coordinating with FEMA and LMAS (local emergency management).
City staff told the council they had identified dozens of affected businesses and were compiling…
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