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Pomona Park approves MOU with Putnam County for post-disaster debris removal
Summary
Council unanimously approved Resolution 2026-05, authorizing a memorandum of understanding with Putnam County to assist with debris removal following declared disasters, with staff noting FEMA reimbursement differences.
The Pomona Park Town Council on May 12 approved Resolution 2026-05, entering a memorandum of understanding that allows Putnam County to assist the town with debris-removal operations following declared disasters.
Town Clerk Andrea Almeida read the resolution by title; Public Works Superintendent Bruce Wolfred explained the operational rationale and how county assistance aligns with recovery procedures. Councilwoman Cooney asked about differences in FEMA reimbursement; staff did not provide a full reimbursement breakdown at the meeting but acknowledged the distinction between county-managed and purely municipal operations.
Council voted unanimously to approve the MOU (motion: Councilwoman Evans; second: Councilman Swanson). Bruce presented the MOU as a way to speed removal and ensure eligibility for federal reimbursement when applicable.
