FEMA flags deferred-maintenance issues for Turner Cemetery Bridge; county says repair will proceed while appeals continue
Aug 17, 2026
County staff told commissioners FEMA's latest RFI limits eligible reimbursement for Turner Cemetery Bridge to about $46,000 while replacement costs are estimated at roughly $1.125 million; staff warned the county may be responsible for a large share and described appeals and documentation steps.
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County staff reported a new and unexpected development on the Turner Cemetery Bridge FEMA claim: FEMA's recent request for information indicates the agency may treat the bridge as having had deferred maintenance and therefore severely limit eligible reimbursement.
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