Columbus County approves FEMA mitigation bid, IDF support resolution and opioid settlement update
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Summary
The board approved a $12,469 low bid for FEMA flood mitigation structure clearance, a $614,000 Industrial Development Fund resolution of support, and an amended FY26 opioid settlement resolution.
The Columbus County Board of Commissioners approved multiple project- and grant-related items during its regular session, including a FEMA-funded demolition bid, a resolution supporting an Industrial Development Fund (IDF) application to NC Commerce, and an amended opioid settlement resolution.
Planning Director Kelsey Hammonds asked the board to accept the low bid from Barfield Backhoe for $12,469 to clear damaged residential structures on Moss Road under a FEMA Flood Mitigation Assistance grant; the board approved the low bid and authorized staff to issue a notice to proceed. Hammonds and staff indicated the bid represents the low responsive proposal for the scope of work.
Economic Development Director Dylan Bowen requested approval of a resolution of support and a project application to the NC Commerce Industrial Development Fund for one of three grants tied to a 35–38 acre partial for the Southeast Regional Park; Bowen said the total amount of the grant is $614,000. The board approved the resolution by voice vote; Bowen explained that the IDF process requires signatures and a letter of support for application submission to Commerce.
The board also approved an amended fiscal year 2026 opioid settlement resolution; Miss Winford was absent and Mr. Madden answered questions on her behalf. Motions for these items passed by voice vote.
The approvals position county staff to pursue grant funding and to proceed with FEMA-funded mitigation work in areas affected by flood damage.
