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Clerk: Lyman may not be sponsor for failing culvert; FEMA Public Assistance eligibility unclear
Summary
The clerk reported the town’s review indicates Lyman likely is not legally responsible for a failing river culvert (past USACE/Skagit County documentation) and that this could disqualify the town from FEMA Public Assistance; research will continue and the town may withdraw or await FEMA determination.
The clerk updated the council on an ongoing FEMA Public Assistance (PA) inquiry related to a failing river culvert. Records from past council meetings in 2011 and 2012 show the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) asked whether Lyman would sponsor work on the culvert; Lyman declined at that time, noting the culvert was in Skagit County.
Because initial research suggests the town is not legally responsible for the culvert, FEMA PA may be unavailable to Lyman. The clerk and FEMA will continue research; the town may withdraw its PA request or allow FEMA to issue a memo of determination (which could be appealed if denied). No final determination was recorded in the minutes.
