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Suwannee County declines FEMA land‑acquisition buyout after review of match and land‑use implications
Summary
After attorney clarification that FEMA buyouts require a 25% local match and demolition of structures with permanent conversion to open space, the Suwannee County Commission voted 4–0 to withdraw its pending FEMA land‑acquisition application and not participate in the program.
The Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously on Jan. 6 to decline participation in the FEMA land‑acquisition program and instructed staff to withdraw a pending application after the county attorney explained the program’s requirements.
County Attorney Morrison told the board that, contrary to earlier understanding, FEMA buyouts…
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