2026 Borrowing Cut to Fund Flood Response
Summary
FEMA declared a disaster for the April 17 flood. Residents can apply for individual assistance (often up to $6,000), businesses and homeowners can seek low-interest SBA loans, and applications are due August 31, 2026.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jul 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
Residents can receive up to $6,000 in FEMA assistance; SBA loans available; applications due August 31.
Flood-affected homeowners, renters, businesses, and nonprofits.
Property taxpayers facing higher bills; deferred projects like the Oak Hill Cemetery building leave staff in poor conditions.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council Meeting - Jul 13, 2026
FEMA declared a disaster for the April 17 flood. Residents can apply for individual assistance (often up to $6,000), businesses and homeowners can seek low-interest SBA loans, and applications are due August 31, 2026.
City Council Meeting - Jun 8, 2026
The council trimmed next year's borrowing by $1.5 million, delaying the Fire Station #3 and Oak Hill Cemetery building designs and small building repairs so staff and money can go toward April flood recovery instead.
City Council Meeting - May 26, 2026
The city is borrowing $26.09 million for roads, wastewater, hydrants, and buildings — adding about $32 a year to the median homeowner's tax bill. With $10.5 million in flood damage unfunded, staff may defer Fire Station 3, the Oak Hill Cemetery building, and security barriers at the June 8 meeting.
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