Pacific aldermen consider buyout steps

PACIFIC, Mo. (AP) -- The mayor of Pacific is asking the Board of Aldermen to approve plans for a federal buyout of flood-prone properties in the eastern Missouri town.

Mayor Herbert Adams hosted a town hall meeting last week to discuss a levee, buyouts or other options.

Community Development Director Sheila Steelman says a majority of residents said they wanted a buyout, and that a levee is not very financially feasible.

The federal buyout would be voluntary and administered by the state.

The board will consider Adams request at 7 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall.

Floods damaged more than 200 Pacific homes and businesses in March.