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Commissioners flag missing FEMA paperwork, plan follow-up

Ottawa County Board of Commissioners · April 16, 2026

Summary

County staff and commissioners said FEMA reimbursement records and township-level filings are incomplete in county files; commissioners agreed to pull records and meet Monday to sort applications and confirm payments.

Commissioners said files related to recent storm reimbursements and FEMA applications appear incomplete and in some cases were sent to an out-of-state contact. One commissioner reported they have a schedule showing what was filed by township and that some payments were recorded (a line in the presented paperwork shows a payment dated "02/2326").

Speaker 3 said they and staff will locate the county's schedule and confirm what was filed versus what was paid; the board directed staff to compile documentation and review applications with the director and named staff (Keith and Chancey) in an executive session next Monday. Commissioners also requested the county bridge report and other emergency-management calendars be pulled so the board can meet grant deadlines and address outstanding reporting obligations.

The record shows agreement that staff will assemble applications and FEMA paperwork before the next meeting so commissioners can verify eligibility and proceed with any necessary follow-up.

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