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Public works reports $166,000 in recovery work orders as town pursues FEMA reimbursement
Summary
Public works staff reported roughly $166,000 in work orders since July 29, with $121,000 tied to a subset of repairs; the town has received a $111,349 reimbursement and expects $3,220,000 in grant funding. Staff emphasized accurate documentation to secure FEMA funds; pump replacements and pending electrician invoices remain.
Public works staff told the board that, since July 29, about $166,000 in work orders have been recorded for water and wastewater repairs, with a $121,000 line item tied to specific Pauline repairs. The staff member said some work orders remain open and that invoices—such as electrician bills for work at Tweetsie—are outstanding, so totals are likely to increase.
The town manager reported the first non‑emergency reimbursement for water and wastewater repairs: $111,349 from a grant that the manager described as part of a larger $3,220,000 grant award. Staff emphasized the need for detailed time, overtime, parts, and invoice documentation to satisfy FEMA reimbursement requirements.
Updates on system equipment included an ordered replacement pump for well 1 (which the staff member said had been underperforming) and a warranty replacement recently completed for well 4. The manager said the town will likely need to adjust utility rates to meet grant and program eligibility requirements and to sustain system investments.
Staff will continue compiling documentation, track outstanding invoices, and update the board on additional reimbursements or required match funding.
