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Vote on a request to approve Streamflow Rehabilitation Assistance Program (StRAP) grant award contract and authorize the County Manager to execute the agreement.
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Action Requested: Vote on a request to approve Streamflow Rehabilitation Assistance Program (StRAP) grant award contract and authorize the County Manager to execute the agreement.
Introduction & Background: A total of $38 million is now available for a new program in North Carolina that aims to reduce flooding across the state's waterways. The NC General Assembly approved the money in the budget appropriations bill for the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 fiscal years, creating the StRAP. It allocates money for projects that protect and restore the integrity of drainage infrastructure.
In establishing StRAP, lawmakers gave authority to supervise and administer the program to the state's Soil and Water Conservation Commission, working closely with the Division of Soil and Water Conservation within the NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
"This is a monumental step to help us prevent future flooding," said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. "While we have previously secured federal and state money to clear debris from waterways after flooding events such as hurricanes, those efforts were reactive approaches that were part of disaster recovery funds. StRAP now allows us to be proactive in clearing waterways so we can hopefully reduce flooding and protect people's property before the next big flood event happens."
Chatham Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) applied for funding through this program on March 10, 2022 and has been awarded $256,689. The Chatham SWCD Board of Supervisors fully supports the project.
Projects include clearing debris that has blocked streams and drainage ways.
As the applicant, Chatham SWCD will be required to do the following:
? Oversee project
? Provide site inspections
? Provide report to include pre & post pictures
? Secure contractor as...
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