AGENDA ITEM REPORT
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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE THE ATTACHED AND ALL FUTURE AGREEMENTS WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA, DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (FDEM) FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENDITURES INCURRED AS A RESULT OF HURRICANE MILTON.
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BACKGROUND:
On October 8, 2024, a City-wide state of emergency was declared as a result of Hurricane Milton. The City incurred costs associated with protective measures resulting from Hurricane Milton. The City submitted a Request for Public Assistance (RPA) to the State of Florida, Division of Emergency Management (FDEM), which was subsequently approved to allow for the reimbursement of expenditures incurred as a result of Hurricane Milton.
DISCUSSION:
The City is committed to recovering expenses associated with Hurricane Milton. Approval of this agreement, and all future agreements, with FDEM will provide for the reimbursement of federal and state eligible costs associated with protective measures resulting from Hurricane Milton.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of this resolution.
FISCAL IMPACT:
REVENUES: $ 18,500
EXPENDITURES: $ 0
BUDGETED? No
NOTES: All revenue generated from this agreement will be credited to General Fund Account Number 01-V33151, FEMA Disaster Relief. The agreement presented does not have a predetermined grant amount as this is determined when reimbursements are validated and approved by FEMA for payment. Total reimbursements are projected to be $18,500. (75% federal / 12.5% state, but may vary based on FEMA's review).