Resolution to Elevate Elkcam Boulevard for Flood Protection

Original title: The City of Deltona has been working with the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) to obtain a grant for the elevation of a portion of Elkcam Boulevard that was flooded during Hurricanes Ian, Nicole and Milton. This impact resulted in Elkcam Boulevard being closed for an extended period of time during all three hurricanes. FDEM requires a resolution that authorizes the City Manager to sign the Federally Funded Subaward and Grant Agreement Number H1135 Project Number 4673-124-R.

Record date · May 5, 2025

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What This Bill Does

The City of Deltona has passed a authorizing the City Manager to sign a grant agreement with the Florida Division of Emergency Management. This funding will be used to elevate a section of Elkcam Boulevard that experienced repeated closures due to flooding during Hurricanes Ian, Nicole, and Milton.

Why it matters

This secures the necessary legal authorization to access state and federal grant funds to raise the elevation of Elkcam Boulevard, which will change the road's susceptibility to flooding and future closure during storm events.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Deltona residents

Residents who use Elkcam Boulevard will experience changes to the road's elevation and potential changes to road access during future storm events.

Directly affected

City Manager

The City Manager is granted the legal authority to execute the grant agreement on behalf of the city.

Key Facts

The City Commission passed a resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a grant agreement with the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM).
The grant is designated for the elevation of a portion of Elkcam Boulevard.
The project is identified by Agreement Number H1135 and Project Number 4673-124-R.
The project is a response to repeated flooding and road closures on Elkcam Boulevard during Hurricanes Ian, Nicole, and Milton.

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The document is filed under reference number 15-9552.
The resolution was introduced on April 10, 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the city elevating Elkcam Boulevard?

The road was closed for extended periods during Hurricanes Ian, Nicole, and Milton due to flooding, and the elevation project aims to mitigate this issue.

Who is authorized to sign the grant agreement?

The City Manager is authorized to sign the and Grant Agreement.

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