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Grand County weighs FEMA BRIC bid for $33M Pack Creek flood project amid steep local match
Summary
County engineers and staff outlined a large detention‑basin alternative for Pack Creek intended to reduce flood flows to roughly a 20‑year event. The proposed FEMA BRIC application would be highly competitive but requires a 25% county match (estimated $6–9M), prompting commissioners to delay a formal commitment while exploring lower‑cost options and partner contributions.
Grand County engineers presented a recommended flood‑mitigation alternative for Pack Creek on Nov. 28, saying a large detention basin and channel improvements could reduce peak flows downstream and protect several properties. The work would include channel armoring, easement procurement and a roughly 55‑acre storage basin upstream, county staff said.
Staff outlined funding options and tradeoffs. The county intends to submit a Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant application to FEMA, a national program for resilience projects; BRIC grants require a local match, usually 25 percent. Preliminary planning documents put the project cost at roughly $33 million, with…
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