Goshen to match donations made to flood relief fund
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Stutsman observed that about 280 properties in
"I can't over-emphasize the importance of this, for the leadership and the city to help people get back on their feet," Sink said.
The city will collect donations and LaCasa will administer the fund, since helping homeowners is something the agency has experience with. A five-member review committee, which won't include elected officials as voting members, will make sure the rules established for the fund are followed.
The rules, including guidelines for spending the money and qualifications for receiving help, are still being drafted but are close to completion. Stutsman said the city will make an announcement soon.
He said the city had received about
Council members also agreed with Stutsman's request to set aside
Stutsman noted the fund is something that came together quickly but they were cautious to ensure that the people it helps aren't disqualified from receiving other types of aid. It's also something that other communities are watching, to see how they can go through a similar process.
Council discussed the possibility of expanding the program to include renters or creating a long-term disaster relief fund, like the one
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