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EDC hears flood‑recovery updates, SBDC outlines business assistance and board approves grant to Clark’s Auto
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Summary
Galilee CDC and the ASU SBDC reported on housing and business recovery after the July 4 flood; Galilee said 7 jobs completed and 75 active files, while SBDC and partners are coordinating SBA and other funding. The board approved a grant up to $50,000 for Clark’s Auto Parts and Wrecking Service following an executive session.
Multiple presenters updated the board on recovery work after the July 4 flood and requested direction on ongoing assistance.
Stephanie Habby, executive director of Galilee CDC, said the organization has completed seven repair jobs totaling $43,496.23, has about 75 active files and 15 homes out for assessment; an additional 30 needs assessments were received the weekend before the meeting. Habby reported teams of Texans on Mission and Mennonite volunteers are scheduled to assist with muck‑out and rebuild work and that the group is coordinating donated materials through local vendors.
Desiree Johnson of the ASU SBDC reported the SBA renewed its lease for the Business Recovery Center and that economic injury loans are being processed. Staff noted the SBA physical damage filing had an extended deadline at the time of the meeting and that SBDC and partner organizations are assisting businesses to determine the best source of recovery funds, including Costa DC programs where NAICS eligibility applies.
On the business assistance side, staff introduced a request related to Clark’s Auto Parts and Wrecking Service for up to $50,000 to cover repairs, equipment and inventory restocking. Staff presented photos showing interior and exterior flood damage and said the business has three employees and a pre‑flood taxable property assessment of about $435,000 (inventory excluded). After a closed executive session, the board approved proceeding with the grant as presented.
Board members asked staff to continue outreach to potentially eligible businesses and to coordinate available local, state, and federal funding streams to avoid duplication and maximize recovery outcomes.
