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Read. Follow. Verify.Authorization to Apply for Catalina Boulevard Elevation Grant
Record date · May 5, 2025
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What This Bill Does
The City of Deltona is seeking a grant from the Florida Division of Emergency Management to elevate a section of Catalina Boulevard that repeatedly flooded during Hurricanes Ian, Nicole, and Milton. This authorizes the City Manager to sign the necessary federal grant agreement to fund the project.
This enables the city to secure state and federal funding to elevate a road segment that has experienced recurring closures due to hurricane-related flooding, potentially reducing future traffic disruptions for residents.
Who It Affects
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Deltona Residents
Residents who use Catalina Boulevard may experience changes in road accessibility and construction activity if the elevation project proceeds.
City Manager
The City Manager is granted the authority to sign the legal grant agreement on behalf of the city.
Key Facts
- The City of Deltona is pursuing a grant to elevate a portion of Catalina Boulevard.
- The project is in response to recurring flooding and road closures caused by Hurricanes Ian, Nicole, and Milton.
- The City Manager is authorized to sign the Federally Funded Subaward and Grant Agreement.
- The specific grant agreement is identified as Number H1138.
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- The specific project is identified as Number 4673-147-R.
- The Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) is the granting authority.
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Post-Hurricane Infrastructure Hardening
The city is actively seeking state/federal funding to harden infrastructure specifically against the recurring damage patterns observed during the 2022-2024 hurricane seasons.
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