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Re-ref Com On Appropriations/Base Budget2025-03-20

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Plain Language Summary

This bill appropriates $3 million in state funds to the Town of Grifton during fiscal year 2025-2026 to design and construct flood mitigation and resiliency projects. The funds come from the state's General Fund and are designated as nonrecurring (one-time) spending.

Arguments in Favor

• •Supporters argue that Grifton faces flooding challenges that threaten public safety, property, and economic stability, and that state investment in flood resiliency protects residents and infrastructure.
• •They contend that helping communities prepare for and mitigate flood damage is a legitimate state priority that prevents costlier emergency response and recovery efforts down the road.

Arguments Against

• •Opponents may argue that directing $3 million to a single town raises questions about fairness to other flood-vulnerable communities across North Carolina that also need resiliency funding.
• •They might also question whether one-time state appropriations are the best long-term approach, or whether local governments should prioritize flood mitigation through their own budgets or federal grant programs.