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Morganton approves storm‑recovery contracts, change orders and budget amendments after Hurricane Helene
Summary
The council authorized multiple contracts and budget amendments to repair park damage, restore a pump station, and cover storm costs; staff reported insurance and FEMA reimbursements are arriving but many recovery projects remain funded by city resources.
Following Hurricane Helene, the Morganton City Council on April 7 approved several contracts, a change order for a critical pump station, and budget amendments to support ongoing storm recovery work at parks, wastewater infrastructure and other city facilities.
Council awarded Wildlands Engineering (referred to in the meeting as “Wildlands”) a $15,000 contract for design and construction observation to restore Bethel Park stream and floodplain areas damaged by storm silt and bank erosion. Rob Winkler, special operations, said Wildlands has been providing assessment work and will ensure restoration meets the city’s permitting requirements.
The council also approved a contract…
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