Starke, Marshall Counties Receive FEMA Reimbursements

Posted on July 3, 2019
Author Anita Goodan, WKVI

FEMA reimbursement funds were recently distributed to Marshall County and Starke County from the 2018 flooding event.

Marshall County Highway Superintendent Jason Peters told county officials on Monday that FEMA released $106,615.75 to the county with another $76,154.  The funds were deposited into the Rainy Day Fund.  The county initially paid for repairs from the flooding from that account.

Starke County Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler told the county commissioners on Monday that the county received $58,000.  He filled out additional paperwork where another $260,000 is expected in reimbursement money.  Ritzler said that money will go right back into improving roadways.

Starke County Gets a Portion of FEMA Reimbursement

Posted on April 16, 2019
Author Anita Goodan, WKVI

Starke County recently received a portion of reimbursement funds from last year’s flooding event.

Starke County Surveyor Bill Crase informed the county council Monday night that about $46,700 was deposited to the General Fund, but it needs to be appropriated into the current assessment funds.  The council received the paperwork outlining the disbursements and approved the request with a unanimous vote.

Starke County Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler said his department is still speaking to FEMA representatives about a large reimbursement from work done to roads and infrastructure after the flooding incident in late February in 2018.  Ritzler said he anticipates about $300,000 in reimbursement funds, but a final figure will be released soon.