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Gov. Culver: Culver, Loebsack announce $26 million in disaster aid to Cedar Rapids
10/15/2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 15, 2009


Governor’s actions save city $3.9 million

DES MOINES –Governor Chet Culver and Congressman Dave Loebsack today announced that more than $26 million in federal and state funds have been identified and are in final approval for disaster recovery efforts for the city of Cedar Rapids.

“Repairing the infrastructure of our state to smooth the way for a solid recovery continues to be a primary job of this office and all involved in the flood recovery,” said Governor Culver. “We will work with all of our partners to ensure that Cedar Rapids and every jurisdiction in Iowa receive all of the disaster aid they are eligible to receive.”

“Infrastructure improvements are critical to rebuilding our communities,” said Congressman Loebsack. “The community of Cedar Rapids has been among one of the hardest hit, and these funds will go a long way toward helping Cedar Rapids recover from the floods of last summer.”

The State and FEMA have approved $26,339,247 for the City of Cedar Rapids to cover the cost of sludge removal at the water treatment plant while the main incinerator is repaired. Because of the Governor’s efforts to have FEMA pay 90 percent of the cost, the city will save the local match of $3,950,887. State funds will be used for the remaining 10 percent.

These projects are part of an expected 12,500 projects that will be identified under the State/FEMA Public Assistance Program designed to help public and certain non-profit agencies rebuild Iowa infrastructure and pay for response efforts. Eligible entities in 84 counties qualify for public assistance under the State and FEMA program. To date, the State and FEMA have obligated more than $758 million in federal and state funds for public assistance projects in Iowa.

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