since building Elkmont's storm shelter involves the federal government (federal grant), don't count on it being done anytime soon. Using federal grants is a very lengthy process due to the red tape and application process nor will this funding cover the total cost of the project.
Elkmont's shelter was applied for in 2009. When the grant was applied for the cost of the shelter was included. Since then prices have increased and of course lots of new requirements have been added which has increased the cost of Elkmont's safe room.
The Limestone County Emergency Management Agency director, Rita White, stated:
"It's not like going and building a house because there all sorts of federal sand state guidelines. For example, since we applied for any of these shelters, we not have to have a certified contractor for each project. We get a lots of calls about shelters but it's a lot more complicated than just building a shelter in a location. We would love to get these done, and we want to finish these projects more than anybody. "
The Elkmont shelter is in the bid process and last days for bids is July 25. The total eligible project cost of Elkmont is $147, 271. The local share of the cost will be $36,818.
Source article:
Athens News Courier
As —
Questions about ongoing efforts to build safe rooms resurfaced during
Monday’s Limestone County Commission meeting as local residents inquired
about available community shelters and those slated for construction.
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White
said building safe rooms or storm shelters using federal grants is a
lengthy process due to the application process and funding that does not
cover the total cost of a project.- See more at: http://enewscourier.com/local/x1614268868/Residents-curious-about-shelter-program#sthash.CDhz1Phl.dpuf
Each HMGP project has its own funding. Money for one safe room cannot be used to fund another, White said.
She said of the eight separate grants, the Elkmont and Cowford shelters were applied for in 2009, while the other six were requested in the aftermath of the April 2011 tornadoes.
“When we applied for those grants, we had to include what we believed a shelter would cost. Since then, prices have increased,” White said. “It took a while to get the grants approved and a lot of new requirements have been added that have also added to the cost of the projects.”
White said the county EMA to date has completed all the paperwork needed for the projects, including applying for other funding.
“It’s not like going and building a house because there are all sorts of federal and state guidelines,” she said. “For example, since we applied for any of these shelters, we now have to have a certified contractor for each project.
“We get a lot of calls about shelters but it’s a lot more complicated then just building a shelter in a location. We would love to get these done, and we want to finish these projects more than anybody.”
The safe rooms at Elkmont and Cowford are in the bid process, and sealed bids are due by 2 p.m. Thursday, July 25, according to county officials. Goodwyn, Mills & Cawood’s Leonard Robinson in Huntsville is the architect for both projects.
The total eligible project cost for Elkmont is $147,271, with a non-federal share of $36,818. - See more at: http://enewscourier.com/local/x1614268868/Residents-curious-about-shelter-program#sthash.pfWaC5xt.dpuf
White
said building safe rooms or storm shelters using federal grants is a
lengthy process due to the application process and funding that does not
cover the total cost of a project.
Each HMGP project has its own funding. Money for one safe room cannot be used to fund another, White said.
She said of the eight separate grants, the Elkmont and Cowford shelters were applied for in 2009, while the other six were requested in the aftermath of the April 2011 tornadoes.
“When we applied for those grants, we had to include what we believed a shelter would cost. Since then, prices have increased,” White said. “It took a while to get the grants approved and a lot of new requirements have been added that have also added to the cost of the projects.”
White said the county EMA to date has completed all the paperwork needed for the projects, including applying for other funding.
“It’s not like going and building a house because there are all sorts of federal and state guidelines,” she said. “For example, since we applied for any of these shelters, we now have to have a certified contractor for each project.
“We get a lot of calls about shelters but it’s a lot more complicated then just building a shelter in a location. We would love to get these done, and we want to finish these projects more than anybody.”
The safe rooms at Elkmont and Cowford are in the bid process, and sealed bids are due by 2 p.m. Thursday, July 25, according to county officials. Goodwyn, Mills & Cawood’s Leonard Robinson in Huntsville is the architect for both projects.
The total eligible project cost for Elkmont is $147,271, with a non-federal share of $36,818. - See more at: http://enewscourier.com/local/x1614268868/Residents-curious-about-shelter-program#sthash.pfWaC5xt.dpuf
Each HMGP project has its own funding. Money for one safe room cannot be used to fund another, White said.
She said of the eight separate grants, the Elkmont and Cowford shelters were applied for in 2009, while the other six were requested in the aftermath of the April 2011 tornadoes.
“When we applied for those grants, we had to include what we believed a shelter would cost. Since then, prices have increased,” White said. “It took a while to get the grants approved and a lot of new requirements have been added that have also added to the cost of the projects.”
White said the county EMA to date has completed all the paperwork needed for the projects, including applying for other funding.
“It’s not like going and building a house because there are all sorts of federal and state guidelines,” she said. “For example, since we applied for any of these shelters, we now have to have a certified contractor for each project.
“We get a lot of calls about shelters but it’s a lot more complicated then just building a shelter in a location. We would love to get these done, and we want to finish these projects more than anybody.”
The safe rooms at Elkmont and Cowford are in the bid process, and sealed bids are due by 2 p.m. Thursday, July 25, according to county officials. Goodwyn, Mills & Cawood’s Leonard Robinson in Huntsville is the architect for both projects.
The total eligible project cost for Elkmont is $147,271, with a non-federal share of $36,818. - See more at: http://enewscourier.com/local/x1614268868/Residents-curious-about-shelter-program#sthash.pfWaC5xt.dpuf
White
said building safe rooms or storm shelters using federal grants is a
lengthy process due to the application process and funding that does not
cover the total cost of a project.
Each HMGP project has its own funding. Money for one safe room cannot be used to fund another, White said.
She said of the eight separate grants, the Elkmont and Cowford shelters were applied for in 2009, while the other six were requested in the aftermath of the April 2011 tornadoes.
“When we applied for those grants, we had to include what we believed a shelter would cost. Since then, prices have increased,” White said. “It took a while to get the grants approved and a lot of new requirements have been added that have also added to the cost of the projects.”
White said the county EMA to date has completed all the paperwork needed for the projects, including applying for other funding.
“It’s not like going and building a house because there are all sorts of federal and state guidelines,” she said. “For example, since we applied for any of these shelters, we now have to have a certified contractor for each project.
“We get a lot of calls about shelters but it’s a lot more complicated then just building a shelter in a location. We would love to get these done, and we want to finish these projects more than anybody.”
The safe rooms at Elkmont and Cowford are in the bid process, and sealed bids are due by 2 p.m. Thursday, July 25, according to county officials. Goodwyn, Mills & Cawood’s Leonard Robinson in Huntsville is the architect for both projects.
The total eligible project cost for Elkmont is $147,271, with a non-federal share of $36,818. - See more at: http://enewscourier.com/local/x1614268868/Residents-curious-about-shelter-program#sthash.pfWaC5xt.dpuf
Each HMGP project has its own funding. Money for one safe room cannot be used to fund another, White said.
She said of the eight separate grants, the Elkmont and Cowford shelters were applied for in 2009, while the other six were requested in the aftermath of the April 2011 tornadoes.
“When we applied for those grants, we had to include what we believed a shelter would cost. Since then, prices have increased,” White said. “It took a while to get the grants approved and a lot of new requirements have been added that have also added to the cost of the projects.”
White said the county EMA to date has completed all the paperwork needed for the projects, including applying for other funding.
“It’s not like going and building a house because there are all sorts of federal and state guidelines,” she said. “For example, since we applied for any of these shelters, we now have to have a certified contractor for each project.
“We get a lot of calls about shelters but it’s a lot more complicated then just building a shelter in a location. We would love to get these done, and we want to finish these projects more than anybody.”
The safe rooms at Elkmont and Cowford are in the bid process, and sealed bids are due by 2 p.m. Thursday, July 25, according to county officials. Goodwyn, Mills & Cawood’s Leonard Robinson in Huntsville is the architect for both projects.
The total eligible project cost for Elkmont is $147,271, with a non-federal share of $36,818. - See more at: http://enewscourier.com/local/x1614268868/Residents-curious-about-shelter-program#sthash.pfWaC5xt.dpuf
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