DEPARTMENT MAKING REQUEST
Budget & Admin Services
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DR-4673 Hazard Mitigation Grant Program - Utilities Safe Room and Generator
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REQUESTED MOTION/ACTION
recommendation
Recommended Action:
a) Approve a grant agreement from the Federal Emergency Management Agency through Florida Division of Emergency Management in the amount of $3,553,544.77 for the Utilities Safe Room and Generator; and
b) Approve Resolution for budget adjustment BA27-262 in the amount of $4,726,356, effective October 1, 2026; and
c) Approve amending Capital Improvement Project “Environmental Campus Safe Room (Bldg B) (HMGP-4673)” to advance $4,691,240 to FY27, effective October 1, 2026; and
d) Authorize Chairman, or designee, to sign Resolution, grant agreement and grant related documents.
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budget
Budgeted Action:
Approve budget adjustment BA27-262 in the amount of $4,726,356 for design and sub-recipient management costs and amendment of Capital Improvement Project “Environmental Campus Safe Room (Bldg B) (HMGP-4673)” in the amount of $4,691,240 to accelerate the project for design, which excludes the Sub-Recipient Management Cost. Funding for this expenditure will come from County reserves and will be reimbursed by Florida Division of Emergency Management in the amount of $3,553,544.77. Sub-Recipient Management Cost in the amount of $35,115.52 are 100% reimbursable. The local share of $1,172,809.75 is anticipated to be reimbursed by Florida Commerce Hazard Mitigation Grant Management Program.
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BACKGROUND (Why is this Action Necessary, and What Action will be accomplished)
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Background:
The community saferoom project at Utilities Safe Room and Generator in Charlotte County, Florida will provide essential protection to residents and visitors during severe weather events, particularly in the immediate onset and aftermath of hurricanes. Grant will help to build resiliency, mitigate future damages, and protect the environment and citizens.
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