COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
SUBJECT:
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Approval of the State of Florida’s Division of Emergency Management (DEM) Residential Construction Mitigation Program (RCMP) Agreement to provide residential wind mitigation retrofit improvements as identified in RFP-DEM-13/14-034 on as many residential structures as possible during the period of performance of the Agreement and within the award amount.
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DEPARTMENT:
Leisure Services
SUMMARY:
The City of Edgewater pursued the DEM RCMP competitive grant to acquire grant funds in the amount of $194,000.00. These dollars will be used to implement the Hurricane Loss Mitigation Program activities for the benefit of Edgewater residents. The mitigation retrofit improvement project will provide homeowners with an opportunity to reduce the risk and vulnerability of their homes due to wind related damage; further encouraging and building the Edgewater community to become more sustainable and resilient, which is in alignment with the DEM mission. The City was awarded the $194,000.00 and the state funded grant will reimburse the City 100% of all approved budgeted cost incurred.
BUDGETED ITEM: ☐ Yes ☒ No ☐ Not Applicable
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ Not Applicable
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to approve the acceptance of the State of Florida DEM RCMP Agreement; as well as authorize the City Manager to execute the associated agreement, authorize staff to proceed with the State’s procedure to accept the agreement, and process the appropriate budget adjustment when required.