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County lawyers say FEMA buyout program would require local purchase, leaving county on hook for 25%
Summary
County Attorney told commissioners that a FEMA mitigation program would reimburse 75% of a buyout but requires the county to purchase property at fair market value, pay 25% and demolition costs and accept permanent deed restrictions; staff and a homeowner urged more time to evaluate costs and deadlines.
County Attorney Morrison told the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners on Dec. 16 that a FEMA land-purchase mitigation program that removes repeatedly flooded properties from the tax rolls reimburses about 75% of the combined cost but requires the local government to buy the property at fair market value and pay the remaining 25% plus demolition costs.
Morrison said the FEMA paperwork treats acquisition as an arms‑length purchase, which means the county would have to…
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