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 IRMA.
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BACKGROUND:
On September 5, 2017, a City-wide state of emergency was declared as a result of Hurricane Irma. The City incurred costs associated with debris removal, debris monitoring, protective measures, and permanent work repairs resulting from Hurricane Irma. 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 Irma.
DISCUSSION:
The City is committed to recovering expenses associated with Hurricane Irma. Approval of this agreement, and all future agreements, with FDEM will provide for the reimbursement of federal and state eligible costs associated with debris removal, debris monitoring, protective measures, and permanent work repairs resulting from Hurricane Irma.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of this resolution.
FISCAL IMPACT:
REVENUES: $101,610.83
EXPENDITURES: N/A
BUDGETED: No
NOTES: All revenue generated from this agreement will be credited to Grants Fund Account Number 65-V33151, FEMA Disaster Relief. As reimbursements are approved by FDEM, additional agreements will be generated for execution. Total reimbursements are estimated at approximately $2,000,000.