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Black Mountain staff outlines 41 capital and recovery projects, warns of FEMA scoping and cash-flow challenges

Town of Black Mountain Town Council · May 12, 2026
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Town grants staff presented a list of 41 capital projects tied to recovery and mitigation, highlighted FEMA scoping errors, possible $0 FEMA obligations after insurance, and recommended clearer cash-flow figures for budget planning; staff called out vacancies that limit project capacity.

Town grants staff delivered a detailed presentation on capital projects and grants, describing priorities carried forward from the council’s recovery principles and identifying funding strategies and constraints.

Staff (introduced by council as Matt Begley, grants lead) said the town has been pursuing many funding streams — FEMA Public Assistance, HMGP (hazard mitigation grants), state Peline Capital funds and targeted applications such as USDA for…

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