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Approve and authorize the County Manager, or designee, to apply for the Hazards Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) for fifteen (15) home mitigation projects throughout Seminole County. Countywide (Alan Harris, Director- Emergency Management)
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County Manager Office - Emergency Management
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Authorized By:
Alan Harris
Contact/Phone Number:
407-665-5017
Background:
Seminole County was allocated $15,315,443.62 in Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funding. This is to request Board approval to submit applications to the Florida Division of Emergency Management, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through the HMGP, requesting up to $6,296,725.00 in Federal funding for Seminole County home restoration projects damaged from Hurricane Ian; and authorize the County Manager, or his designee, to execute all documents associated with the grant applications. Any approved grant would come back to the Board of County Commission for final execution. The FEMA is a 75% (Federal) / 25% (homeowner) match. There is no direct economic impact to Seminole County.
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Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends the Board approve and authorize the County Manager, or designee, to sign applicable applications for HMGP funding for home mitigation projects related to Hurricane Ian.