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Read. Follow. Verify.Approval of Federal Reimbursement for Hurricane Irma Expenses
Record date · May 16, 2018
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What This Bill Does
The Town of Cutler Bay has formally approved a grant agreement to receive federal funds as for costs incurred during Hurricane Irma. This resolution authorizes the town to finalize the process to recover these disaster-related expenditures.
This resolution enables the Town of Cutler Bay to recoup municipal funds spent on emergency response and recovery efforts following Hurricane Irma, impacting the town's general budget and financial recovery status.
Who It Affects
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Town of Cutler Bay Residents
The town's financial position is adjusted through the receipt of federal reimbursement funds for past disaster-related spending.
Town Council
The Council members voted to approve the grant agreement and authorize the reimbursement process.
Key Facts
- The Town Council approved a federally-funded subaward and grant agreement.
- The purpose of the grant is to reimburse the town for expenses related to Hurricane Irma.
- The resolution provides formal authorization for the agreement.
- The resolution establishes an effective date for the agreement.
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- The item is identified as File # 2018-114.
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Delayed Disaster Recovery
The resolution was introduced in May 2018, several months after the 2017 hurricane season, reflecting the typical timeline for federal disaster reimbursement processing.
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