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Avery County approves $5.87 million hazard mitigation grant application to buy and demolish 23 flood-damaged homes
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Summary
The Avery County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a Hazard Mitigation Grant Program application to acquire and demolish 23 properties damaged by flooding during Hurricane Helene, authorizing the County Manager to sign the application. The project cost is listed as $5,867,581.25.
At a Sept. 17, 2025 special meeting, the Avery County Board of Commissioners approved a Hazard Mitigation Grant Program application to acquire and demolish 23 properties damaged by flooding during Hurricane Helene and authorized the County Manager to sign the application.
County Manager Phillip Barrier, Jr. told the board that the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program "is the first step in Avery County acquiring and demolishing 23 properties impacted by flooding during Hurricane Helene." He said the proposed project total cost is $5,867,581.25.
Commissioner Wood Hall Young, Jr. moved to approve the application, and Commissioner Junior Benfield seconded. The motion carried unanimously among the four members present (4-0); Dennis Aldridge was absent.
The board's action authorizes the County Manager to execute and submit the application. The transcript does not specify the grant funding source or the timeline for federal or state review and award; those details were not recorded in the minutes.
The meeting continued to consider other agenda items after the vote and adjourned at 9:09 a.m.