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Approval to Apply for Grant to Replace Emergency Generators

Original title: Hazard Mitigation Grant Program application with the Florida Division of Emergency Management for the replacement of ten emergency backup power generators to critical pump stations.

May 20, 2025

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The Frame

What this does

This action initiates the process to secure state funding for replacing backup power equipment at ten essential pump stations, which helps maintain utility services during power outages.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Utility customers

Residents served by the pump stations may experience changes in service reliability during power outages if the generators are replaced.

Florida Division of Emergency Management

The agency is responsible for reviewing and potentially approving the grant application submitted by the local government.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 20, 2025.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The local government has approved an application for a Hazard Mitigation Grant to fund the replacement of ten emergency backup power generators at . This grant is administered through the Florida Division of Emergency Management.

Key Facts

  • The government approved the submission of a grant application to the Florida Division of Emergency Management.
  • The grant funding is intended for the replacement of ten emergency backup power generators.
  • The generators are located at critical pump stations within the utility system.
  • The application is filed under file number 25-0710A.
  • The application was introduced on April 29, 2025.
  • The status of the application is marked as Passed.

Why It Matters

This action initiates the process to secure state funding for replacing backup power equipment at ten essential pump stations, which helps maintain utility services during power outages.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this grant application?
The application seeks funding to replace ten aging or inadequate emergency backup power generators at .
Who is providing the funding?
The funding is requested through the , which is managed by the Florida Division of Emergency Management.

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Infrastructure Hardening

The focus on replacing ten generators simultaneously suggests a coordinated effort to upgrade utility resilience against power failures.

Connected Entities

organizationFlorida Division of Emergency ManagementThe state agency administering the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.Map →
other25-0710AThe file number assigned to this specific grant application.Map →

Sources

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webapi.legistar.com

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  • Controversy5
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  • Entertainment5
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