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County authorizes FEMA Request for Public Assistance and conditional Arbor Masters payment
Summary
Cheboygan County authorized filing a FEMA Request for Public Assistance tied to disaster DR‑4925 (April 10–21, 2026) and approved paying Arbor Masters up to $358,010.45 for 2025 ice‑storm debris chipping pending required documentation.
The Cheboygan County Board authorized staff to submit a Request for Public Assistance to FEMA for Disaster 4925‑DR, covering severe storms, tornadoes and flooding from April 10–21, 2026, and approved conditional payment to Arbor Masters for 2025 ice‑storm debris removal.
Staff reported the county must file the Request for Public Assistance by July 30, 2026; once FEMA assigns an adjuster the county will work through required documentation for reimbursement. FEMA will pay roughly 75% of eligible costs, with the county responsible for 25% and up to 5% reimbursement for administrative costs. The board authorized the Finance Director to sign the request electronically and to make necessary budget adjustments (motion Clarmont/Sangster), 7–0.
Separately, staff advised that Arbor Masters completed debris chipping and hauling related to the 2025 ice storm but that final documentation was required to process payment. The board authorized payment to Arbor Masters in an amount not to exceed $358,010.45 once required documentation is received (Warfield/Newman), 7–0.
Both actions position the county to pursue federal reimbursement and to close out a large storm‑related contract pending paperwork.
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