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Trustees hear update on FEMA mitigation, bridge costs and funding strategy
Summary
Board members heard that FEMA requires engineering details for mitigation funding and that the likely bridge replacement could cost $2–3 million; staff will pursue phased engineering and blend RTA and state match-assistance funding to reduce local burden.
Trustees were briefed on the town’s ongoing FEMA mitigation efforts and bridge prioritization. Trustee Ives and the Chair said FEMA returned questions requiring engineering for culvert or bridge work; an initial engineering estimate of $425,000 was described as a nonstarter, and trustees said staff will pursue a reduced scope and other funding avenues, including an RTA match or state local match assistance program.
The Chair said the bridge project could cost between $2 million and $3 million if the town secures the full suite of desired improvements and that blending RTA funds and state match assistance could reduce the town’s upfront share. Staff will pursue further engineering that can be phased to improve the town’s grant competitiveness and follow up with the board on scope and costs.
