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BAY RIVER METROPOLITAN SEWER DISTRICT FEMA NOTICE-DORIAN

The Bay River Metropolitan Sewer District has applied for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance (PA) Program funding through the North Carolina Emergency Management (NCEM) as a sub recipient.

Under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), federal actions must be reviewed and evaluated for feasible alternatives and for social, economic, historic, environmental, legal, and safety considerations. Under Executive Order (EO) 11988 and EO 11990, FEMA is required to consider alternatives to and to provide a public notice of any proposed actions in or affecting floodplains or wetlands. EO 12898 also requires FEMA to provide the opportunity for public participation in the planning process and to consider potential impacts to minority and low-income populations. This notice may also fulfill requirements under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA).

Funding for the proposed project will be conditional upon compliance with all applicable federal, tribal, state, and local laws, regulations, floodplain standards, permit requirements and conditions.

Applicant: Bay River Metropolitan Sewer District

Project Title: [120932] Main Sewer Line Break; PA-04-NC-4465-PW-00163

Location of Proposed Work:

Special Flood Hazard Area Zone:

This project is for the repair of two sewer pipes located in an AE flood zone. Confirmation of location in an SFHA was made by reference to pending Pamlico County Flood Insurance Rate Map, Panel 3720656000K, effective on 06/19/2020. The proposed work conforms to all applicable State of North Carolina and local floodplain regulations. There is a potential for the facility to be impacted by similar flooding events due to its location within an AE flood zone. The proposed work will not take place in wetlands per the United States Fish and Wildlife Service National Wetlands Inventory and will have little potential to impact or affect wetland values.

Proposed Work and Purpose:

The Bay River Metropolitan Sewer District is requesting funds to repair two sections of sewer line piping. Gravel will be used under the pipe to minimize future damages. The purpose of this project is to replace piping that provides the service of wastewater to the Town of Bayboro.

Project Alternatives:

Alternative #1 (no action alternative): If no action is taken to protect these public facilities, wastewater services will be limited in Bayboro.  

Alternative #2 (Relocation): Relocation of the damaged components is not practicable as these are part of a system network. The entire network would have to be relocated to function properly and this would cause adverse economic and social impacts.

Comment Period:

Comments are solicited from the public; local, state or federal agencies, and other interested parties in order to consider and evaluate the impacts of the proposed project. The comments should be made in writing and addressed to:

Alternatively, comments may be emailed to: FEMA-R4EHP@fema.dhs.gov. Please send comments with the subject line [DR-4465-NC-00163 11988 COMMENT].

All comments are due by no later than 30 days of the posted date of this notice.

POSTED ON: March 10, 2020

End of Notice

BAY RIVER METROPOLITAN SEWER DISTRICT FEMA NOTICE

Bay River Metropolitan Sewer District has applied for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance (PA) Program funding through North Carolina Emergency Management (NCEM) as a sub- recipient.

Under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), federal actions must be reviewed and evaluated for feasible alternatives and for social, economic, historic, environmental, legal, and safety considerations. Under Executive Order (EO) 11988 and EO 11990, FEMA is required to consider alternatives, and to provide a public notice of any proposed actions in or affecting floodplains or wetlands. EO 12898 also requires FEMA to provide the opportunity for public participation in the planning process and to consider potential impacts to minority and low-income populations. This notice may also fulfill requirements under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA).

Funding for the proposed project will be conditional upon compliance with all applicable federal, tribal, state, and local laws, regulations, floodplain standards, permit requirements and conditions.

Sub-Applicant: Bay River Metropolitan Sewer District

Project Title: 72579 - Bay River MSD System Damage; PA-04-NC-4393-PW-02417; and

                        78520 – STEP System Repairs; PA-04-NC-4393-PW-01805

Location of Proposed Work:

Special Flood Hazard Area Zone:

This project is for the repairs of Bay River Bay River Metropolitan Sewer District system components, district-wide in Pamlico County.  All work is located in AE, A (1% Annual Chance Flood Hazard), Shaded X (0.2% Annual Chance Flood Hazard) or Unshaded X Zones.  Confirmation of location in a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) was determined by Pamlico County Flood Insurance Rate Maps as shown on Index Panel 37137CIND0A, dated 07/02/2004 and Pamlico County Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps as shown on Index Panel 37137CIND0B, dated 06/30/2018.  The proposed work conforms to all applicable State of North Carolina and local floodplain regulations. There is a potential for the facility to be impacted by future flooding events due to its location within the floodplain. Some of the proposed work will take place in Freshwater Forested/Shrub Wetlands per the United States Fish and Wildlife Service National Wetlands Inventory but will have little potential to impact or affect wetland values.

Proposed Work and Purpose:

Project Alternatives:

Alternative #1 (No action): The 'no action' alternative would ultimately result in a negative impact to the wastewater collection and treatment systems for the area.  This alternative is not practicable due to short and long-term impacts to water quality and human health.

Alternative #2 (Relocation): Relocation of the damaged components is not practicable as these are part of a system network. The entire network would have to be relocated to function properly and this would cause adverse economic and social impacts.

Comment Period:

Comments are solicited from the public; local, state or federal agencies, and other interested parties in order to consider and evaluate the impacts of the proposed project. The comments should be made in writing and addressed to:

Alternatively, comments may be emailed to: FEMA-R4EHP@fema.dhs.gov. Please send comments with the subject line [DR-4393-NC-02417/01805: 11988 COMMENT].

All comments are due by no later than 30 days of the posted date of this notice.

POSTED ON: March 10, 2020

End of Notice

Pamlico County JCPC RFP-FY 2020-2021

Please click here to see JCPC RFP.

The Pamlico County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council announces the availability of $77,260 for the use in 2020-21; funds require a 10% match. Needed programs include Mediation, Interpersonal/Social Skills, Restitution, Teen Court, and Counseling. The full RFP is available from Garry Cooper at garry.cooper@pamlicocounty.org. Email Program Application by March 9.

Pamlico County Broadband RFQ

JCPC RFP

RFQ - Courthouse Annex Building Roof Project

Final Public Notice

FINAL PUBLIC NOTICE

Pamlico County has applied for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance (PA) funding through the North Carolina Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (NCEMA/HS) as a sub-recipient.

Under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), federal actions must be reviewed and evaluated for feasible alternatives and for social, economic, historic, environmental, legal, and safety considerations. Under Executive Order (EO) 11988 and EO 11990, FEMA is required to consider alternatives to and to provide a public notice of any proposed actions in or affecting floodplains or wetlands. EO 12898 also requires FEMA to provide the opportunity for public participation in the planning process and to consider potential impacts to minority and low-income populations. This notice may also fulfill requirements under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA).

Funding for the proposed project will be conditional upon compliance with all applicable federal, tribal, state, and local laws, regulations, floodplain standards, permit requirements and conditions.

Applicant: Pamlico County

Project Title: DR-4393 County Remote Facilities

Location of Proposed Work: Town of Oriental

            Name of Structure: See Table   

            Address of Structures: See Table, Oriental, Pamlico County, NC

Special Flood Hazard Area Zone: This project is for the repair of a fishing pier and bulkhead located in an Unshaded-X and AE flood zone (Elevation 8 Feet). Confirmation of location in an SFHA was made by reference to the latest Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Map, Panel 3720648600K issued on 06/30/2016. The proposed work conforms to all applicable State of North Carolina and local floodplain regulations. The proposed work will not take place in wetlands per the United States Fish and Wildlife Service National Wetlands Inventory and will have little potential to impact or affect wetland values.

Proposed Work and Purpose:

Pamlico County is requesting funds to repair a fishing pier and bulkhead by upgrading to current codes and standards. The purpose of this project is to replace structures and supplies that are in support of open space use encouraging tourism in the Town of Oriental.

Project Alternatives: 

Alternative #1 (no action alternative): If no action is taken to protect these public facilities, it will impact tourism for the Town of Oriental.  

Alternative #2: (Relocation) Relocating structures outside of the SFHA was evaluated. The practicability of moving these structures out of the flood zone would defeat their purpose as they are installed to promote open space use and stimulate tourism.

Alternative #3: (Minimization) Alternatives such as using hog slats and spacing out the decking boards were considered. Hog slats were not practicable because pilings would need to be replaced to support the new decking. Spacing out boards was against ADA regulations since it is restrictive to handicap. Therefore, mitigation is not feasible. Both the pier and bulkhead support open space use and aid to the revenue of the town through tourism.

Comment Period:

Comments are solicited from the public; local, state or federal agencies; and other interested parties in order to consider and evaluate the impacts of the proposed project. The comments should be made in writing and addressed to the Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) at: U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency – Region IV - EHP, 3003 Chamblee Tucker Rd, Atlanta, GA 30341-4112, via email to FEMA-R4EHP@fema.dhs.gov. Comments should be sent in writing at the above address within 30 days of the date of this notice with the subject line:  PA-04-NC-4393-PW-00650, Pamlico County.

POSTED ON: October 7, 2019

End of Notice

HMGP 4393-DR PUBLIC NOTICE

JOINT FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL PUBLIC NOTICE

The Federal Emergency Management Agency and North Carolina Emergency Management have received the following applications for Federal grant funding. Notice is hereby given of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s consideration to provide funding in the form of a Hazard Mitigation Grant.

Under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), federal actions must be reviewed and evaluated for feasible alternatives for social, economic, historic, environmental, legal, and safety considerations. Under Executive Order (EO) 11988 and EO 11990, FEMA is required to consider alternatives to and provide public notices of any proposed actions in or affecting floodplains or wetlands. EO 12892 also requires FEMA to provide an opportunity for public participation in the planning process and to consider potential impacts to minority or low-income populations.

Funding for the proposed projects will be conditional upon compliance with all applicable federal, tribal, state and local laws, regulations, floodplain standards, permit requirements and conditions.

1. Applicant: Pamlico County, North Carolina

Project Title: Pamlico County Acquisition Project

Location of Proposed Work: The area affected by this project consists of potentially six (6) properties located on the following streets in Pamlico County: NC HWY 304, Gibbtown Road and Lowland Road,

Maps of the project areas associated with the grant applications can be reviewed by contacting Mr. Tim Buck at 252-745-3133.

Proposed Work and Purpose:

This will be a voluntary acquisition program. For all property owners who decide to participate in this voluntary program, the properties will be acquired using HMGP grant funds. The properties will be deeded as open space in perpetuity and will be allowed to revert to their natural state.

Project Alternatives:

Not taking a mitigation action is an option, but not an acceptable one. The reasoning for rejecting the No Action Alternative is that doing so will not mitigate any risks.  The entire project area would remain in danger from future flood events. Without acquiring these structures, damages and the risk of potential loss of life will continue to be a threat. 

The second alternative is to elevate the structures. However, the most effective mitigation action is to remove the structures completely from the high-risk area, thereby eliminating any future risk to the structure. These homeowners prefer acquisition and complete elimination of their risk, so elevation is considered a less preferable option.

2. Applicant: Pamlico County, North Carolina

Project Title: Pamlico County Elevation Project

Location of Proposed Work: The area affected by this project consists of potentially 114 properties located on the following streets in Pamlico County: Second Lane, Howells Road, Cheryl Drive, NC 304 Hwy, Lowland Road, Blackwell Point Loop Road, Rich Avenue, Spinnaker Point Road N, Pennsylvania Avenue, Trent Road, Silverbrook Road, Chinchilla Drive, NXC 304 & 33 Hwy, Whortonsville Road, Alfred Road, Union Street, NC 55 Hwy, Lynchs Beach Loop Road, Myrtlewood Lane, Shine Drive, S First Street, Kennels Beach Road, Murray Lane, Pine Lane, Fulford Point Road, Live Oak Road, S Goose Creek Road, Horne Road, Short Road, Straight Road, River Road, Neuse Street, Half Moon Road, Cowell Road, Janiero Road, Fisher Road, High Street, Beech Lane, Schooner circle, Alligator Loop Road, First Lane, Griggs Road, Swan Point Road, Bogue Drive, Sandpiper Drive, Mills Road, Oak Lane, Styrontown Beach Road, Falcon Road, Hodges Street,  Florence Road, N Dawn Street, Warren Drive, Pamlico Road, Rollo Road, Alfred Road and Tiller Extension.

Maps of the project areas associated with the grant applications can be reviewed by contacting Mr. Tim Buck at 252-745-3133.

Proposed Work and Purpose:

This will be a voluntary acquisition program. For all property owners who decide to participate in this voluntary program, the properties will be acquired using HMGP grant funds. The properties will be deeded as open space in perpetuity and will be allowed to revert to their natural state.

Project Alternatives:

Not taking a mitigation action is an option, but not an acceptable one. The reasoning for rejecting the No Action Alternative is that doing so will not mitigate any risks.  The entire project area would remain in danger from future flood events. 

The second alternative is to elevate the structures. However, the most effective mitigation action is to remove the structures completely from the high-risk area, thereby eliminating any future risk to the structure. These homeowners prefer acquisition and complete elimination of their risk, so elevation is considered a less preferable option.

Comment Period:
Comments are solicited from the public; local, state or federal agencies; and other interested parties in order to consider and evaluate the impacts of the proposed project. The comments should be made in writing and addressed to Pamlico County, Attn: Mr. Tim Buck, P.O. Box 776, Bayboro, NC 28515 or emailed tim.buck@pamlicocounty.org by November 4, 2019.

Individuals who need trees or debris removed, tarps and/or mucking and cleaning of homes should FIRST take pictures of what they need and then call the toll free number for FREE assistance. Volunteer organizations are standing by to provide cleanup assistance.

If there are churches, community groups or others who wish to volunteer, or donate items, they should go to https://www.nc.gov/agencies/volunteer/disaster-assistance to sign up or they can email volunteernc@nc.gov. We strongly encourage folks to use this so efforts are coordinated and the items most needed get to those who need it most. (If they want to ensure items go to people on Ocracoke, put that in "Additional Details" and it will be tagged.)

IMPORTANT HURRICANE DORIAN NOTICES:

Notice #5 - Pamlico County will NOT be picking up green waste. Please do NOT place storm debris in the public right-of-way.

Transfer Station located at 3291 HWY 306 N, Grantsboro will be open Saturday, September 7th until 4:00 pm.

One Stop Voting will be open Saturday, September 7th from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Notice #4 - Please do NOT place storm debris in the public right-of-way.

Notice #3 - Flooding, Road Closures, & Downed Power Lines

Notice #2 - Office Closure

Important Notice from Board of Elections - One Stop Voting Changes in Schedule

Notice #1 - Voluntary Evacuation Notice

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Final Public Notice PW 4393-01766/GM# 69466 -- Pamlico County Sheriff's Office

VACANCY ON REGIONAL LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

There is a vacant seat on the Regional Library Board of Trustees. Anyone interested in serving on this committee may contact Courtney Norfleet at courtney.norfleet@pamlicocounty.org. 

VACANCY ON REGIONAL AGING ADVISORY COMMITTEE (RAAC)

There is a vacant seat on the Regional Aging Advisory Committee. Anyone interested in serving on this committee may contact Courtney Norfleet at courtney.norfleet@pamlicocounty.org. 

VACANCY ON EASTERN CAROLINA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD

There is a vacancy for a "Private Sector" seat on the Eastern Carolina Workforce Development Board. Anyone interested in serving may contact Courtney Norfleet at courtney.norfleet@pamlicocounty.org. 

RECOMMENDED FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020 PROPOSED BUDGET

FY 2019-2020 Expenses and Revenue Report, All Funds - Final Recommended Budget

FY 2019-2020 Budget Message

FY 2019-2020 Fee Schedule

FY 2019-2020 Revenue Report

FY 2019-2020 Expense Report