Flowery Branch discusses how to pay for storm damage

Flowery Branch City Council agreed Thursday to quickly repair damage to its citywide culvert system caused May 19 by heavy storms and flooding.

Members agreed to move on potential design and timing of the culvert system revision, but still are discussing whether to complete the project in a piecemeal fashion or as a single project.

Addressing the culvert system as a single project would require a loan of nearly $1 million, City Manager Bill Andrew said. At least one council member balked at the idea. But Andrew said interest on a loan would equal some of the cost of road repairs if the council chooses to break the project into separate pieces.

City Finance Director Jeremy Perry said the 2014 budget can be reconfigured to make it work. Andrew also noted grant funding was recently made available.

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