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Baker County Commission prioritizes long-term repairs as FEMA inspections begin
Summary
At a lengthy meeting, Baker County commissioners reviewed seven FEMA-eligible storm-recovery projects and signaled preference for more permanent fixes — including moving a damaged boat ramp and strengthening Turner Cemetery bridge — while staff said FEMA site inspections begin immediately.
Baker County commissioners on Tuesday spent hours reviewing seven storm-damage projects recommended for FEMA funding and signaled a preference for longer-lasting repairs even when they cost more up front. Staff said FEMA site inspections would begin the next day and stressed that detailed documentation and permitting will be required for any project that receives federal dollars.
Staff and the engineers presented two options for the Saint Marys-area boat ramp: a quicker repair in the existing location using the county’s current construction plans, or a longer, costlier relocation roughly 150 feet upstream to avoid recurring scour. The county’s staff estimated moving the ramp could add roughly $200,000 to the project cost. Commissioners…
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