At the December 9 City Council meeting, Council members undertook consideration of several Helene Recovery agenda items as the City and community continue to move forward with recovery related projects and needs. Below is a list of the items, grouped by topic or category, actions, and impacts.
Helene recovery-related items
RECOVERY FUNDING/ MANAGEMENT
Consent Item E. Approved
CDBG-DR Grant Management
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend a general services contract with Benevate LLC, dba Neighborly Software to include funding and modules for Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery grant management.
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“Having a reliable and robust grant management system in place allows the City to continue to deliver the high level of federal disaster fund management our community and recovery efforts require and deserve, “ said Director of Community and Economic Development Nikki Reid.
Consent Item P. Approved
Helene related Debris Removal Reimbursement
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with CDR Maguire, Inc., for the purpose of Tropical Storm Helene-related debris removal monitoring recovery efforts; and the associated budget amendment in the amount of $4,000,000 to be reimbursed with FEMA-PA and State of NC funds.
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Consent Item Q. Approved
Helene related Debris Removal Reimbursement
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend the not-to-exceed contract with Southern Disaster Recovery, LLC, to include all prior spending and future spending under said contract for the purpose of Tropical Storm Helene-related debris removal recovery efforts; and the associated budget amendment in the amount of $26,000,000 to be reimbursed with FEMA-PA and State of NC funds.
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“These contracts ensure that our community can continue recovering from Tropical Storm Helene by providing additional support for debris removal —with full reimbursement from FEMA and the State”, said Recovery Coordinator Jaime Matthews.