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Council authorizes up to $500,000 in ARPA funds for storm debris cleanup
Summary
Council unanimously authorized the use of up to $500,000 in ARPA funds for storm debris removal and empowered the administrator or mayor to sign agreements, responding to post-hurricane cleanup needs and expected contractor costs.
The Mauldin City Council on Oct. 7 authorized the use of up to $500,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to accelerate storm debris cleanup and authorized the city administrator or mayor to enter agreements or memorandums of understanding with contractors.
City staff described extensive storm damage and recovery operations: more than 360 tons of brush and debris hauled by public works and contractors, ongoing trail and facility cleanups, large debris volumes across neighborhoods, and county and state contract options for additional pickup. Staff estimated debris pickup costs at roughly $50,000–$60,000 per week and that total costs could reach $500,000–$600,000 depending on the work needed.
The council moved, seconded and approved a motion authorizing up to $500,000 in ARPA funds for debris removal and authorizing the administrator or mayor to negotiate and sign necessary agreements. The motion passed by unanimous voice vote.
Officials said the city has roughly $1.9 million in remaining ARPA funds and at least $500,000 uncommitted; the authorization allows staff to use those funds now to avoid delays while coordinating with county and state resources and later seek FEMA reimbursement where applicable.
Council members praised staff and department leadership for the recovery work and said the funding would help remove remaining debris from streets and private properties where feasible.
