Seneca to receive $4.5 million in FEMA settlement

Seneca city officials have secured a reimbursement agreement with FEMA for costs related to a tornado disaster relief response four years ago. The settlement, announced by City Administrator Scott Moulder, involves FEMA paying the city over $4.5 million. This is in addition to the previously obligated $3.4 million, bringing the total to almost $8 million…

As Mr. Moulder mentioned, an additional administrative cost of about $500,000 can be submitted once everything is resolved, potentially bringing the total to roughly $8.5 million. The funds will be used to pay off general obligation bonds and replenish the city’s reserve account.