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February 10, 2014
Thomas J. McCool
Federal Coordinating Officer, FEMA-4145-DR-Co
9195 East Mineral Ave, Suite 200
Centennial Colorado 80112-3556
Subject: Time extension request for Public Assistance Emergency Work;
FEMA-4145-DR-CO; Weld County, Colorado;
Categories A Debris Removal and B Emergency Protective Measures
Dear Mr. McCool,
Pursuant to 44 CFR § 206.204, Weld County hereby requests that FEMA (Grantor) and the State of Colorado (Grantee)
approve this request for a time extension on all emergency work under Categories A (Debris Removal) and B
(Emergency Protective Measures), Public Assistance Grant Program. At this time, FEMA has not completed or
obligated any Category A or B Project Worksheets (PW) for Weld County. This request is for an additional six months
to the anniversary of the declaration date in September 2014.
In September 2013, Weld County was impacted by the flooding incident declared by the President under FEMA-4145-
DR-CO. Much of the damaged public infrastructure in Weld County was on locally owned and maintained bridges and
roads. Due to the continued high levels of the water table, and flood plain, as well as the onset of the winter climate, the
completion of emergency protective measures and debris removal is uncertain.
As the State and FEMA are aware, Colorado is expected to have a significant spring melt and run-off which may
impact the public infrastructure that has yet to be restored. It is anticipated by the Weld County Public Works
Department, that many of the damaged facilities, which have yet to be restored, may require additional protective
measures to minimize potential further damages and loss.
Weld County has identified several sites where components of the infrastructure that was washed away by the flooding,
has been discovered on non-public land. This debris has not been removed, because it was not a priority during the first
60 days after the flooding, and the County was occupied with emergency repairs and getting the roads opened. The
County is now working on the appropriate due diligence required to remove that debris. The County made a request for
Private Property Debris Removal to be approved by FEMA; however that initial request was denied. Weld County
intends to appeal that decision. Weld County is not delaying the removal of this debris because of FEMA. It has been
delayed because of the local due diligence requirements and coordination with local residents.
Thank you for consideration of this request. The Weld point of contact for this request is Roy Rudisill, and he may be
contacted at 970-304-6540 if you require additional information.
Very truly yours,
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