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Woodfin manager reports FEMA progress, $200K OSBM award and multiple grant bids after Helene
Summary
Town Manager Sean Tuck updated council on recovery from Tropical Storm Helene: FEMA is reviewing the damage inventory, Riverside Park funding has been obligated, an OSBM grant of just over $200,000 was awarded for Cofferdam repairs, a landslide grant was denied, and multiple grant applications could total over $13 million if awarded.
Town Manager Sean Tuck gave a detailed recovery update to the Woodfin Town Council on Dec. 16 following Tropical Storm Helene. He said FEMA has met with town engineers and has agreed to accept some—but not all—of the town’s revisions to the damage inventory; FEMA must still confirm what baseline cost figures will apply to project estimates.
Tuck reported Silver Line Park remains out for bids with a deadline next Monday and said Riverside Park FEMA funding had been obligated (approved) and the town expects funds to arrive. He said all debris invoices have been submitted and are awaiting federal obligation.
On grants, Tuck said the Office of State and Budget Management approved a grant for a little over $200,000 to address damage to a cofferdam. He also said a landslide grant to address slides above town roads was denied. Tuck described work on a Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) application for flash flooding on Weaverville Road that was initially categorized as an engineering planning grant but was recategorized by the feds to include construction—jumping the potential request from roughly $710,000 to more than $10 million. He cautioned that being asked to submit for the larger scope does not guarantee award and that staff will revise applications as guidance evolves.
Tuck summarized other administration items: two recent contracts (a corrected Morton Salt order at $31,820 and a $47,500 contract with Anchor QEA for stormwater mapping tied to MS4 permit requirements), recent cybersecurity incidents prompting vendor reviews, and active grant-writing (seven grants submitted in recent months). He said the town has been coordinating with consultants, county staff and the Tourism Development Association on recovery‑related projects and will publish updates online as items move forward.
Tuck closed by thanking staff and partners for rapid turnaround on grant work and said the town will continue to track FEMA obligations and next steps.
