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Court approves Waste Connections contract to clear leftover tornado debris from May disaster
Summary
Staff requested and the court approved a contract with Waste Connections to pick up remaining storm debris from the May 9 federally declared disaster (DR‑4781); staff estimated a base contract near $10,600 with a likely final range of $15,000–$18,000 after disposal costs.
Staff described remaining debris in county right‑of‑ways following tornadoes or straight‑line winds from the May 9 event and recommended a contract with Waste Connections to complete cleanup. "We don't meet FEMA reimbursement because of the cost is, 10,000 roughly $10,600 is the estimated base plus some disposables. We should be anywhere from the range of 15 to 18,000 after disposal," staff said, describing the per‑day and tonnage components of the cost.
Staff said most residents have cleared debris, but some large wood pieces remain on approximately six or seven streets; the judge's disaster line has contingencies for this work. After discussion, the court approved the Waste Connections agreement for debris removal associated with FEMA disaster DR‑4781.
