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Blue Earth County reviews Rapidan Dam options after FEMA denial and rising bridge estimates
Summary
County staff reported a FEMA denial for sediment reimbursement, rising cost estimates for the Rapidan bridge project, and a DNR $10 million bonding request; staff recommended against appealing FEMA’s denial.
Blue Earth County officials on Oct. 7 discussed next steps for the Rapidan Dam removal and bridge project after federal and state reviews raised funding and permitting questions.
County public works staff told the Board the county received a letter from the Federal Emergency Management Agency denying reimbursement for sediment lost behind the dam and that the Minnesota State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) determined the dam is not eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. County staff said the county can appeal FEMA’s determination but recommended against an appeal, citing low probability of success and substantial staff time…
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