Flat Rock council adopts $341,000 King Creek restoration capital project

The Village of Flat Rock on April 9 adopted Ordinance No. 129, creating a capital project to restore King Creek in The Park at Flat Rock and appropriating $341,000 from the village’s fund balance to pay for restoration work.

Vice Mayor and Budget Officer Toner presented the ordinance and said the project was necessary to address damage attributed to Hurricane Helene. The ordinance text included an estimated project cost range of $320,000 to $340,000 and directed that revenue for the project come from a fund-balance appropriation. The council approved the ordinance by a unanimous vote after Budget Officer Toner moved for adoption and Council Member Bass seconded.

The ordinance gives the budget officer authority to transfer amounts up to $10,000 between departments as needed for the project and requires regular status reports to council. It also states that any remaining funds at project conclusion may be transferred back to the general fund.

Council discussion at the meeting did not record specific contractor awards, a project schedule, or the final detailed scope for the restoration; the ordinance sets the capital project and appropriation but does not list bid awards in the minutes. The ordinance text and the council motion together establish the $341,000 appropriation and the project framework; council members present carried the motion unanimously.

Next steps: Council will receive project status reports from the budget officer as required by the ordinance. The minutes and ordinance text indicate staff will follow procurement rules and bring necessary contract documents or amendments to council for approval as required by the project procurement process.