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Union County to share 25% of flood debris costs, approves generator purchase and seeks FEMA updates
Summary
Commissioners agreed July 23 to participate at 25% in contracted debris-handling costs tied to recent flooding (estimated county share about $36,000 of ~$145,000 total) and approved buying a replacement generator for $2,200 after EMA reported the existing unit is no longer serviceable.
Union County commissioners approved two emergency-response items at their July 23 meeting: participation in county-level debris handling tied to recent flooding and replacement of a county generator.
Commissioner Dailey reported that NSC has requested the county participate at a 25% share of overall debris-handling costs. Costs to date are approximately $114,289, with additional manpower estimated at $30,000, producing a combined estimated total near $145,000. The board approved participating at the 25% level and discussed providing two county staff to load dumpsters on Tuesdays and Thursdays while the city would handle other days. Final operational arrangements were described as still under discussion.
EMA Jason Westcott informed the board that the county’s current generator is no longer in good working condition. The board approved purchasing a replacement generator at a cost of $2,200. Commissioners requested updates from Westcott on any FEMA involvement or reimbursement eligibility.
Motions to approve the debris-cost participation and the generator purchase were recorded as carried. The board did not adopt a final budget amendment at the meeting; staff were directed to follow up on FEMA status and staffing logistics for debris operations.
