Spencer, Iowa (RI) — City officials in Spencer are hoping the State of Iowa will help pay for an analysis to determine the full extent of flood damage to the city’s wastewater treatment system.
Spencer City Administrator Kevin Robinson says the Federal Emergency Management Agency will help cover the cost of repairs — but it will cost a million dollars to produce the report required to qualify.
Robinson testified before the House Local Government Committee on Tuesday afternoon and told lawmakers the city’s biggest expense moving forward will be fixing its wastewater treatment plant.
There was sewer backup in 75 percent of the homes, businesses, schools, and other structures in Spencer during last June’s flooding. Robinson says insurance payouts for homeowners in that predicament have been inconsistent.
Earlier this month, Governor Reynolds called on legislators to set up new state oversight for people called “umpires” who mediate disputes over insurance claims.
