TO: Mayor and Commission AGENDA DATE: 1/6/2025
FROM: City Manager AGENDA ITEM: 7 - E
SUBJECT:
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The City of Deltona has been working with the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) to assist residents impacted by Hurricanes Ian & Nicole obtain Hazard Mitigation Grants for mitigation of flood impacts. The property at 2560 West Tulsa Drive has received approval from FDEM to elevate the home at least 1 foot above the base flood elevation of Lake Windsor. FDEM requires a resolution that authorizes the Mayor to sign the Federally-Funded Subaward and Grant Agreement Number H1144, Project Number 4680-024-Resolution No. 2025-15.
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LOCATION:
2560 West Tulsa Drive, Deltona
COST:
$364,560
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
General Fund
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT:
Public Works
POTENTIAL MOTION:
Recommendation
"I move to authorize the execution of the Federally funded Subaward & Grant Agreement Number H1144, Project Number 4680-024."
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BACKGROUND:
Background
2560 West Tulsa Drive was severely impacted by Hurricane Ian. The property was rendered unhabitable while the resident worked on the interior repairs & restoration efforts. The resident applied for HMGP assistance to have his home elevated.
HMGP is a 75/25 cost share program that is administered by FDEM on behalf of FEMA. Specific to 2560 West Tulsa Drive, the estimated cost to elevate the home is $364,560 of which FEMA will cover $273,420 (75%) while the homeowner will be responsible for the remaining $91,140 (25%). The homeowner is working with CDBG for applications for SHIP & CDBG-DR funds to assist with the funding of the local match.
Because this is a reimbursement program with the City of Deltona as the applicant and sub-recipient, the City will need to have funding available to pay for the elevation cost estimated at $364,560 and submit for reimbursement draws with FDEM. However, before the elevation project commences, the City will need to receive the local match payment in...
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