Micky Davis, hired by the city in 2008 to oversee Iola’s flood buyout program, said the city should be able to officially close the books on the buyout in February or March.
All but a handful of the 120 flood-damaged homes have been purchased by the city and demolished, Davis told Iola commissioners Tuesday.
The few exceptions were those who chose to elevate their homes and rebuild; those who could not sell the properties because of legal requirements (such as not having clear titles to their properties); and some who simply could not be located.
There remain a few…
Flood buyout program almost done
