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County approves amendment to Hazard Mitigation Grant Program project to reflect increased construction costs

Newton County Commissioners Court · February 10, 2026
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The commissioners approved an amendment to the county's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program project (PR/DR 4332) to reflect higher construction and engineering costs; staff said the amendment is 100% reimbursable under HMGP rules.

Newton County Commissioners Court approved an amendment Feb. 10 to its Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) project PR/DR 4332, which county staff said arose from increased construction and engineering cost estimates associated with Hurricane Harvey recovery work.

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