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County submits final federal grant application; appraisal complete on partner-owned tract
Summary
Thomas Gull said Buncombe County submitted its final application for the federal (Orlando) grant and partners completed a required appraisal; staff expect a decision in June and, if awarded, funds could be available in September to support an acquisition estimated at roughly 340 acres.
Thomas Gull told the board the county "has submitted our final application for the Orlando grant" and that partners completed the third‑party (yellow‑book) appraisal required for the application to be complete. He said county staff were told they could expect a funding decision around June and potential availability of funds in September if the award is made.
Gull discussed a target tract that he estimated at "340 ish" acres, adding that, in theory, the county could acquire that acreage using the grant funds without a county match. He cautioned multiple unknowns remain, including appraisal adjustments, FEMA and other partner approvals, and the need to finalize conveyance and management if the acquisition proceeds.
