TO: Mayor and Commission AGENDA DATE: 6/16/2025
FROM: City Manager AGENDA ITEM: 9 - B
SUBJECT:
Title
Request for approval of Resolution No. 2025-65 accepting FEMA Subaward Grant for reconstruction at 2890 Blackburn Ave and authorizing up-front payment of the Resident Cost Share to be reimbursed fully by the Resident.
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LOCATION:
2890 Blackburn Avenue
COST:
$491,711
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
General Fund, Grant Funds, Reimbursement
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT:
Public Works
POTENTIAL MOTION:
Recommendation
“I move to approve Resolution No. 2025-65.”
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BACKGROUND:
Background
2890 Blackburn Avenue was severely impacted by Hurricane Ian. The property was nearly unhabitable while the resident worked on the interior repairs & restoration efforts. The resident applied for HMGP assistance to have the home demolished & rebuilt.
The estimated cost to demolish & rebuild the home is $491,711 which FEMA will cover $191,082 while the homeowner will be responsible for the remaining non-federal share of $312,571 (~63%). This estimate is based on data from 2022 when the application was submitted, and the final cost for demolition & rebuild may deviate from the original estimate. The homeowner is working with CDBG for applications for SHIP & CDBG-DR funding assistance with the funding of the local (resident) match. Staff is requesting authorization to pay the non-federal share up front provided an agreement is executed guaranteeing repayment and showing proof of funds from the resident.
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