Commission authorizes $20,000 emergency flood grant for Carson's Cover Bridge

The Cullman County Commission authorized the chairman to sign an RC&D grant agreement providing $20,000 in emergency flood funding for Carson's Cover Bridge.

During the meeting the commission considered an item to "authorize the chairman to sign RC&D grant agreement for Carson's Cover Bridge, emergency flood funding in the amount of 20,000." A motion to approve the item was made and seconded, and commissioners approved the authorization by voice vote.

Why it matters: the funding is designated as emergency flood funding for a named bridge structure, indicating intended use for repairs or emergency mitigation. The meeting record does not include engineering reports, repair estimates, or a project schedule.

Details and next steps: the chair was authorized to execute the grant documents so the county may receive and expend the funds. Staff or the project's contracting authority will need to submit follow-up invoices and project reports; those items were not discussed in detail at the meeting.