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Hel Creek Crossing project delayed; county cites $250k–$300k match and will reapply next FEMA cycle
Summary
County staff and Curtis Flagger said the Hel Creek Crossing on Peerless Luster Road floods and needs repair; commissioners agreed to delay pursuing a FEMA-funded project for at least one year because the county share was estimated at $250,000–$300,000 and is not in the current budget.
Curtis Flagger told the commission the Hel Creek Crossing on Peerless Luster Road washes out during heavy run‑off and poses access and emergency response risks. He urged commissioners to prioritize the crossing work to avoid the prolonged delays that accompanied previous bridge projects.
Commission staff said an estimate for the project already exists and that any FEMA grant would require a county match; commissioners reported the county share was estimated between $250,000 and $300,000. Given current budget constraints and other obligations, the commission voted to defer pursuing the project for at least one full year and to consider it in the next budget cycle and future FEMA rounds.
Officials emphasized that the decision was procedural — to wait for the next grant window while the county assembles a budget plan and avoids committing to a match it cannot fund now. Staff will track upcoming FEMA grant cycles and bring back the project for consideration during the 2027 budget process.
