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Pryor Creek council approves public-infrastructure catalog policy to meet FEMA requirements
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Summary
Council approved a policy requiring annual documentation (photos/video) of public infrastructure to support FEMA disaster assistance claims, directed mayor and MUB staff to develop an implementation plan and discussed using drone/LiDAR mapping and contractor options.
The Pryor Creek City Council approved a public-infrastructure catalog policy intended to document streets, bridges, culverts and public buildings as FEMA and Mayes County Emergency Management require for disaster-assistance eligibility.
Mayor introduced the policy, explaining federal changes to FEMA processing and the need for up-to-date photographic and video documentation to avoid disqualification of future public-assistance claims. Council members discussed practical implementation, including assigning ward and department responsibilities, annual submission deadlines (reports to the city clerk by July 1 in the proposed draft) and options for creating the baseline inventory. Several members suggested partnering with the municipal utility board (MUB) and using drone or LiDAR technology to map the city efficiently.
Council asked staff to return with cost estimates and an implementation plan. A motion passed to authorize the mayor, the MUB general manager and city staff (including Johnny Jansen where referenced) to work with outside contractors or staff as needed and to bring a final policy and plan to the council.
The policy as presented requires department heads to compile electronic inventories with photos and videos (outside and inside of facilities, roof documentation where applicable), and calls for street-by-street video and documentation of culverts, bridges and drains. Council members emphasized the need to weigh contractor costs, potential equipment-sharing with MUB and the administrative burden of maintaining the catalog.
