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Goochland County audit committee hears about nearly $478,000 in unbudgeted storm costs; reimbursement uncertain
Summary
County staff told the Audit & Finance Committee the late‑January winter storm produced roughly $478,009 in unbudgeted costs so far, with possible state reimbursements limited by per‑capita thresholds; staff will seek clarification from the state and continue tracking invoices and staff time.
Dr. Railey, speaking to the Goochland County Board of Supervisors Audit & Finance Committee, said the county has recorded roughly $478,009 in unbudgeted costs from a recent winter storm and ice event and that the county declared an emergency to preserve eligibility for state or federal aid.
"We're looking at an overall cost and unbudgeted cost of $478,009," Dr. Railey said, noting that the county has already tracked staff time, contracted services and heavy‑equipment expenses tied to ice removal and repairs. He added that because the event involved significant ice rather than only snow, the county had to deploy more intensive resources than a routine snow…
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