Marshall County EMA Director Clyde Avery asked the county council for an additional appropriation to pay for the contractor who helped with updating the Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Avery explained that the contract is for $16,656.06. The invoice will be paid and Avery said he will submit the necessary paperwork to the Department of Homeland Security for reimbursement. The plan is renewable every five years.
The council could not approve the request as it was submitted to the auditor the day of the council meeting. The additional appropriation has to be advertised before the council can take formal action. The council members did unanimously approve a motion to support the request for the additional appropriation. It will be considered for a formal vote on Oct. 9.
