DEPARTMENT MAKING REQUEST
Budget & Admin Services
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DR-4673 Hazard Mitigation Grant Program - Public Safety, Hurricane Saferoom 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 $4,262,621 for the Public Safety, Hurricane Saferoom, and Generator; and
b) Approve Resolution for budget adjustment BA26-243 in the amount of $5,590,541; and
c) Approve amending Capital Improvement Project "Public Safety Saferoom (HMGP-4673)" to advance $5,311,678 to FY26; and
d) Authorize Chairman to sign the Resolution, grant agreement, and grant related documents.
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budget
Budgeted Action:
Approve budget adjustment BA26-243 in the amount of $5,590,541 for design and Sub-Recipient Management Costs and amend Capital Improvement Project "Public Safety Saferoom (HMGP-4673)" in the amount of $5,311,678 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 $3,983,757.75. Sub-Recipient Management Cost in the amount of $278,863.00 are 100% reimbursable. The local share of $1,327,919.25 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 Public Safety saferoom project located adjacent to the Charlotte County Public Safety Complex in Punta Gorda, Florida will provide essential protection to residents and visitors during severe weather events, particularly in the immediate onset and aftermath of hurricanes. The proposed Public Safety Saferoom is consistent with other planned improvements within the County's master plan. Grant will help to build resiliency, mitigate future damages, and protect the environment and citizens.
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