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Claiborne County board adopts resolution to pursue DRA disaster recovery funding
Summary
The board adopted a resolution authorizing application for Delta Regional Authority (DRA) disaster recovery funds; the DRA program has $9.7 million available for projects ranging from $500,000 to $2 million for eligible disaster‑declared periods.
Miss Lynette Smith presented a resolution to authorize Claiborne County to pursue disaster recovery funds through the Delta Regional Authority (DRA). Smith said the DRA announced $9.7 million available in a supplemental discretionary disaster recovery award program for disaster declared areas between Jan. 1, 2023 and Dec. 31, 2024. Eligible project awards range from $500,000 to $2,000,000.
President Jones called for a motion to add the DRA resolution to the agenda; the motion was approved and the subsequent motion to adopt the resolution and authorize the president's signature passed after discussion. Officials recorded that the president would sign the resolution and staff would proceed with application steps.
The board voted to approve the resolution and authorized President Jones to sign and attest documents as required for DRA application processes.
