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County staff to advertise general permit for Dogwood Lakes emergency repair; materials estimated at about $60,000
Summary
Engineers told commissioners the Dogwood Lakes repair is still unpermitted; staff said advertising the general permit will trigger a 21‑day appeal period and that materials-only quotes are roughly $60,000. The board instructed staff to verify costs and continue coordinating funding.
Commissioners received an update on the Dogwood Lakes (Small Lake) emergency repair: staff said the project is not yet permitted and that advertising a general permit will start a 21‑day appeal window required by the permitting authority. County engineering staff offered two procurement approaches: advertise for materials only, or advertise for the full construction package including labor.
An initial, rush quote for materials was cited at roughly $60,000; staff said they would verify that figure. Commissioners discussed whether to advertise for bids immediately and whether funding was available; staff and a commissioner noted the county planned to use the existing emergency allocation as a match for additional funds and that external funding (state agency assistance discussed earlier) may become available in the new fiscal year starting July 1.
The board directed staff to verify the materials estimate, confirm permit timelines (a 21‑day appeal period after public notice), and return with details on funding sources and advertisement timing.
Ending: Staff will confirm the materials estimate and provide a recommended procurement route (materials-only vs. full construction) and funding plan at a future meeting.
