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City says work continues at 116 Cook Avenue but federal grant uncertainty could force local funding decisions
Summary
City staff told the committee that federal changes to a named grant program have created uncertainty for funding the dredging and bridge work at 116 Cook Avenue; current funds cover in-progress work but not full completion of phase 1, and the city has asked FEMA (through its local agent) to confirm projects will not be canceled mid-stream.
City staff told the committee on an update to 116 Cook Avenue that ongoing construction will continue but the city faces uncertainty after a federal decision affecting a grant program referenced in the transcript as the “Bridal” funding program. Brian Daniels, the city manager, said the city has sent a letter to FEMA via its local agent, Demus, seeking written confirmation that projects already underway would not be canceled.
Daniels said the project currently has enough money to pay for work underway but not enough to finish phase 1 if federal funds are cut. “We have enough money to pay for what’s being done now. We do…
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