Bill > H313

This bill appropriates $88,395,000 in nonrecurring funds from the General Fund to the Office of State Budget and Management for Madison County to address damages and infrastructure needs resulting from Hurricane Helene. The funds are specifically allocated across 16 different projects, including major repairs and rebuilding efforts for critical infrastructure such as wastewater treatment plants in Marshall and Hot Springs, repairs to town halls, housing authority facilities, fire departments, and community centers, as well as environmental restoration of rivers and tributaries. Notable allocations include $25 million for Marshall's Wastewater Treatment Plant, $25 million for river and waterway repairs, $6.2 million for an E-911 and Emergency Operations Facility, and $4.9 million for an ambulance and medical personnel facility in the Town of Marshall. The appropriation is designated for the 2025-2026 fiscal year and will become effective on July 1, 2025, providing comprehensive support for the county's recovery and infrastructure improvements in the aftermath of the hurricane.

Budget and Finance

https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H313