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Approval of $94,345.25 Payment for Hurricane Milton Debris Removal

Original title: Change Order No. 7 and Ratification of Emergency Purchase Order With CTC Disaster Response, Inc., for Emergency Debris Removal Services Due to Hurricane Milton for Department of Public Works (Amount: $94,345.25)

Record date · October 14, 2025

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What This Bill Does

The Board of County Commissioners has officially approved a and ratified an for debris removal services provided by CTC Disaster Response, Inc. following Hurricane Milton. This action authorizes a payment of $94,345.25 to the contractor for work performed under the Department of Public Works.

Why it matters

This action finalizes the payment of $94,345.25 in taxpayer funds to a private contractor for emergency cleanup services conducted after Hurricane Milton.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

CTC Disaster Response, Inc.

The company receives $94,345.25 in payment for debris removal services rendered.

Directly affected

Department of Public Works

The department is responsible for managing the contract and overseeing the debris removal operations.

Key Facts

  • The Board of County Commissioners adopted the measure to ratify an emergency purchase order and Change Order No. 7.
  • The total authorized payment amount is $94,345.25.
  • The services provided by CTC Disaster Response, Inc. were for emergency debris removal.
  • The work was performed under the authority of the Department of Public Works.
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  • The services were required as a direct result of Hurricane Milton.
  • The file number for this legislative item is 16413.
  • The item was introduced on September 5, 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a 'Change Order' in this context?
A is a formal document used to modify the terms of an existing contract, such as adjusting the scope of work or the total cost.
Why was this purchase order ratified after the fact?
The document indicates this was an ',' which allows the government to procure services immediately during a crisis and seek formal board approval shortly thereafter.

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Emergency Procurement Usage

The use of a seventh change order suggests a complex or extended recovery project for a single debris removal contract.

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