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Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery Applications
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recommendation
Human Services
a) Approve Resolution authorizing the County Administrator, or his/her designee, to sign Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery and Community Development Block Grant-Mitigation applications; and
b) Authorize the Chairman to sign the Resolution.
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Budgeted Action:
No action needed.
Background:
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Charlotte County is requesting funding through the Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) and Community Development Block Grant-Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) programs in response to Hurricanes Debbie, Idalia, Helene, and Milton. These programs are federally funded by HUD and administered by FloridaCommerce.
The application window is open from July 1st through September 29, 2025. Charlotte County is requesting funding for 17 projects under the Infrastructure Repair Program, and 7 projects under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Match Program.
Due to the number of applications, and tight submission timeline, staff is requesting a Resolution authorizing the County Administrator, or his/her designee, to sign all CDBG-DR and CDBG-MIT applications, and related documents on behalf of Charlotte County. This Resolution is a requirement of FloridaCommerce for application submission.
A presentation will be provided during the meeting to brief the Board on the grant opportunity and the proposed projects.
Provided with the item are: Presentation summarizing the grant programs and proposed projects, and draft Resolution.
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