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County amends highway budget for storm recovery; expects FEMA reimbursement but will use fund balance short term
Summary
After a severe storm and large debris removal costs, the commission amended the highway department budget to add roughly $1.01 million (including raising contracted services to ~$800,000). Staff said federal reimbursement could cover up to 75% and the state may cover 12.5%; the county will use fund balance in the short term.
The highway department reported extensive storm‑related expenses after a severe ice event and requested an amendment to its 2025–26 budget to appropriate additional funds for personnel, equipment, maintenance and contracted services.
County staff explained contracted services and debris removal costs have risen and that the department has already spent close…
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