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Ashe County authorizes Riverview repairs, scopes septic and upgrades fire alarm with contingency funds
Summary
The county moved forward on Riverview Community Center repairs: authorized up to $36,000 to scope the septic system and up to $60,000 to install a hardwired fire detection/monitoring system; officials said FEMA reimbursement is possible but not guaranteed and larger mitigation work remains under review.
Ashe County commissioners on Dec. 15 authorized two immediate expense authorizations to advance repairs and safety upgrades at the Riverview Community Center, while staff pursue larger FEMA mitigation grants and insurance recoveries.
The board approved up to $36,000 from contingency to scope the building's sewer lines so contractors can determine whether targeted repairs or a full trench-and-replace are necessary. The motion was presented after staff said the system includes a mix of terracotta and cast-iron piping and that a full replacement could cost about $1…
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