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Council accepts Roanoke Outside Foundation grant to repair Brushy Mountain fire road in Carvins Cove
Summary
Council authorized acceptance and appropriation of a Project Outside grant to repair culverts, regrade the Brushy Mountain Fire Road and stabilize areas damaged by flash flooding to improve recreational and emergency access.
Council approved an ordinance authorizing the city to accept and appropriate a project outside grant from the Roanoke Outside Foundation to repair the Brushy Mountain Fire Road within Carvins Cove. City staff described the work as replacing culverts, regrading the road and stabilizing areas damaged by flash flooding to improve access for recreational users, maintenance crews and emergency responders.
The manager thanked the Roanoke Outside Foundation for its investment in outdoor recreation areas and council members described the grant as a strong public‑private partnership. The ordinance was moved, seconded, and adopted by unanimous roll call.
Staff said the funds will be used specifically for culvert replacement, roadway regrading and stabilization work and that the city will execute required documents and appropriate the grant funds for the project.
