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Funding for Stormwater Pump Station Generators

Original title: ORD Approp Grant Funds in the Amt of $31,070.15 from the FEMA, Funded Thru the Hazard Mitigation Grant Prog & Appvd by the FL Div of Emerg Mgmt, for the Purchase & Installation of 7 Permanent Generators at 7 Stormwater Pump Locations Throughout Duval County; Apv & Auth the Mayor, or Her Desig, & the Corp Sec to Execute & Deliver, for & on Behalf of the City, Modification # 2 to the Subgrant Agrmt btwn the State of FL, Div of Emerg Mgmt & the City, Contract # H0543; Prov for Oversight by the Dept of Public Works, Engineering & Construction Mgmt Div; Amend the 25-29 5-Yr Capital Improvement Prog Appvd by Ord 2024-505-E to Prov Funding for the Proj Entitled “Stormwater Pump Stations Generators” (B.T. 25-089) (Dillard) (Req of Mayor) 5/27/25 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F 6/2/25 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer 6/3/25 F Read 2nd & Rerefer 6/10/25 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer 6/16/25 NCSPHS Approve 6-0 6/17/25 F Approve 6-0 6/24/25 CO Approve 16-0 Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 6/10/25

Record date · June 24, 2025

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What This Bill Does

This ordinance authorizes the city to accept $31,070.15 in FEMA grant funds to purchase and install seven permanent generators at stormwater pump stations across Duval County. It also updates the city's five-year capital improvement plan to include this project and authorizes the Mayor to sign the necessary .

Why it matters

The ordinance secures federal funding to ensure seven stormwater pump stations remain operational during power outages, which directly impacts flood mitigation efforts in Duval County.

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Duval County residents

Residents in areas served by the seven stormwater pump stations will have infrastructure that is equipped with backup power.

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Department of Public Works

The department is tasked with the oversight and management of the generator installation project.

Key Facts

  • Appropriates $31,070.15 in FEMA grant funds for the purchase and installation of 7 permanent generators.
  • Generators will be installed at 7 stormwater pump locations throughout Duval County.
  • Amends the 2025-2029 5-Year Capital Improvement Program (Ord 2024-505-E) to include the 'Stormwater Pump Stations Generators' project.
  • Authorizes the Mayor (or designee) and Corporate Secretary to execute Modification #2 to Subgrant Agreement Contract #H0543.
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  • Assigns project oversight to the Department of Public Works, Engineering & Construction Management Division.
  • The ordinance was approved by the City Council with a 16-0 vote on June 24, 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this funding?
The funds are designated for the purchase and installation of seven permanent generators at stormwater pump stations to ensure they function during power outages.
Where is the money coming from?
The money is provided by FEMA through the and approved by the Florida Division of Emergency Management.

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Capital Improvement Update

The ordinance explicitly amends the 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program, showing how specific grant-funded projects are integrated into long-term city planning.

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