DEPARTMENT MAKING REQUEST
Budget & Admin Services
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DR-4673 Hazard Mitigation Grant Program - Bissett Park Community Center Saferoom Project
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REQUESTED MOTION/ACTION
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Recommended Action:
a) Approve a grant agreement from the Federal Emergency Management Agency through Florida Division of Emergency Management in the amount of $2,707,070 for the Bissett Park Community Center Saferoom; and
b) Approve Resolution for budget adjustment BA26-242 in the amount of $3,550,394; and
c) Approve amending Capital Improvement Project "Bissett Community Park Ph 3 (HMGP-4673)" to advance $3,373,296 to FY26; and
d) Authorize Chairman to sign Resolution, grant agreement, and grant related documents.
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Budgeted Action:
Approve budget adjustment, BA26-242, in the amount of $3,550,394 for design and sub-recipient management costs and amendment of Capital Improvement Project "Bissett Community Park Ph 3 (HMGP-4673)" in the amount of $3,373,296 to accelerate the project for design. Funding for this expenditure will come from County reserves and will be reimbursed by Florida Division of Emergency Management in the amount of $2,529,972 Sub-Recipient Management Cost in the amount of $177,098 are 100% reimbursable. The local share of $843,324 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 Bissett Park 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. The proposed Bissett Park Saferoom is consistent with other planned improvements of the park within the County's master plan, specifically with a community center on the site. Grant will help to build resiliency, mitigate future damages, and protect the environment and citizens.
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