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Burke County DSS seeks to use state'allocated "essential services" dollars to repair veteran''s unsafe home; bid process extended
Summary
Social services staff asked commissioners to allow use of adult essential services funds distributed after the September storm to repair or replace a veteran's damaged home that is now uninhabitable, describing urgent safety risks and limited alternate funding; procurement deadline for the project was extended.
Burke County Department of Social Services told the Board of Commissioners on Monday it is asking the county to approve use of state-provided adult essential services funds to address an urgent housing and safety issue for a long-time county resident and veteran.
Brett Porter, social work supervisor, said the county received $131,444 in adult-services essential service funds from the state after the Sept. 28 storm and has used the money to assist adults under four eligible service codes: Adult Protective Services evaluation (202), adult services planning and mobilization (204), guardianship (107) and contracted…
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