Carter County commissioners approve $15.8 million construction manager contract and multiple disaster-recovery payments The Carter County Board of Commissioners on July 3 approved a $15,767,780 construction-manager purchase order for the Hampton High School restoration and a series of disaster-recovery payments, including a $617,211.90 landfill bill and several FEMA-linked bridge engineering and rental invoices.

Carter County has just approved a staggering $15.8 million for the Hampton High School restoration and essential disaster-recovery measures following recent storms!

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Carter County approves up to $40 million in capital notes, signs off on disaster-recovery contracts and budget amendments The Carter County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution allowing issuance of up to $40 million in general obligation capital outlay notes to fund recovery and capital projects, and approved multiple disaster-recovery purchase orders and budget amendments at its April 21 meeting.

Carter County is set to boost recovery efforts with a unanimous decision to issue up to $40 million in capital notes and approve vital disaster-recovery contracts!

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Carter County commissioners approve more than $3.1 million in Hurricane Helene recovery contracts and payments At a special session April 3, the Carter County Board of Commissioners approved a package of disaster-recovery payments and contracts — including major debris-removal invoices, bridge repairs and architect estimates — most funded through FEMA rapid funding and the HEAL Loan.

Carter County commissioners greenlit over $3.1 million in vital recovery contracts and payments to tackle the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, including massive debris removal and crucial bridge repairs.

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Carter County commissioners approve more than $5.5 million in disaster-recovery contracts and invoices At a June 5 special session, the Carter County Board of Commissioners approved a package of disaster-recovery payments and contracts — including more than $2.27 million for Shell Creek road repairs and multiple engineering invoices and temporary bridge rentals tied to FEMA DR-4832.

Carter County is taking significant steps towards recovery, approving over $5.5 million for critical road repairs and disaster response contracts following the devastation of Hurricane Helene.

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Commission debate over Shouse Professional Services contract ends with termination motion failing Commissioners debated terminating Shouse Professional Services' disaster‑recovery contract amid concerns about fees, invoices and FEMA documentation; proponents argued replacing the contractor could save tens of thousands monthly, while opponents warned losing expertise could jeopardize FEMA reimbursements — the motion to terminate failed.

Carter County commissioners faced a heated debate over whether to cut ties with their costly disaster-recovery contractor, risking vital FEMA support in the process.

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Commission hears FEMA and mitigation updates as county pursues major reimbursements County staff reported ongoing FEMA processes and mitigation work, noting one Category Z project obligated for about $80,000, anticipated additional USDA funds, and a consultant estimate that total FEMA assistance might reach about $37 million if all projects are included.

Carter County is on track to secure up to $37 million in FEMA assistance for disaster recovery and mitigation efforts, with several key projects already underway.

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