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County staff update FEMA, NRCS projects — bridges in engineering; Anderson Park declared buyback ineligible
Summary
Staff reported progress on FEMA categories A–E, said NRCS contractors started bank stabilization projects, and that engineering for two bridges is about 80% complete with construction expected to follow; Anderson Park was confirmed ineligible for FEMA reimbursement as a buyback.
County staff gave a multi‑agency update on disaster recovery work stemming from the spring flooding, reporting progress on FEMA project submissions, NRCS stabilization work and several bridge engineering efforts.
The staff update said all Category A administrative paperwork has been submitted and is under review, Category B (emergency protective measures) items have been submitted and are entering the federal review process, and Category C mitigation work currently includes 17 highway projects at the County Road Commission (CRC) for potential funding. The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) reported contractors had started bank stabilization work on Shell Creek, Keaton, Hampton and Sugar Hollow.
Staff told the commission that roughly 30 projects have been submitted to FEMA for review and that engineering for two bridge projects known as POGI 1 and POGI 2 were about 80% complete and expected to finish the engineering phase by August; construction for those bridges was estimated at 24–36 months after contracts are let. Engineering for Long Hollow was also described as about 80% complete with a similar contractor procurement timeline; staff estimated construction durations of six to eight months once contractors are in place for some projects.
The county reported it had applied for NRCS/EWP and other programs and said it expected approximately $1.6 million in road‑repair work funded through NRCS for undercutting and streambank restoration; that funding required county action to start work. For Anderson Park, staff said FEMA had confirmed the parcel qualified for a buyback and was therefore ineligible for reimbursement under other FEMA programs; staff said the county would pursue possible grants but not FEMA reimbursement for that park site.
Staff also reported ongoing site inspections for Category E (site inspections) along with administrative cost accumulation for Category Z, and said 40 administrative projects were planned to be submitted once costs were fully compiled.
Commissioners asked for timelines and cost details and were told some projects remain at the CRC pending review. Staff said they are coordinating with FEMA and other state agencies and will return with further financial details and schedules as federal approvals arrive.
