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Authorization for Hurricane Helene Recovery Grant Agreement

Original title: AUTHORIZATION FOR THE MAYOR TO SIGN A FEDERALLY FUNDED SUBAWARD AND GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVING AS THE PASS-THROUGH ENTITY FOR A FEDERAL AWARD RELATED TO HURRICANE HELENE, CONTRACT NO. Z4426

Record date · November 26, 2024

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What This Bill Does

The City Council is considering authorizing the Mayor to sign a grant agreement with the Florida Division of Emergency Management to receive federal funding for Hurricane Helene recovery efforts.

Why it matters

This agreement establishes the legal framework for the city to receive and manage federal disaster recovery funds related to Hurricane Helene under contract number Z4426.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

City Residents

Residents are affected by the allocation of federal funds toward local recovery and infrastructure repair following Hurricane Helene.

Directly affected

Florida Division of Emergency Management

The agency acts as the intermediary responsible for distributing federal disaster funds to the city.

Key Facts

The City Council is authorizing the Mayor to sign a subaward and grant agreement.
The agreement is with the Florida Division of Emergency Management.
The Florida Division of Emergency Management acts as the pass-through entity for federal funds.
The funding is specifically designated for recovery efforts related to Hurricane Helene.

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The agreement is identified by contract number Z4426.
The item is currently listed on the Consent Agenda.
The file number for this legislative item is 24-2714.
The item was introduced on November 15, 2024.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this agreement?

It allows the city to formally accept and manage federal grant money provided through the state for Hurricane Helene recovery.

What does 'pass-through entity' mean in this context?

It means the Florida Division of Emergency Management receives the federal funds first and then distributes them to the city.

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Disaster Recovery Funding Flow

The document highlights the standard administrative path for federal disaster funds, moving from federal sources through the state to the local level.

Florida Division of Emergency Management

Connected Entities

Z4426, Hurricane Helene, City Council and 1 more

otherZ4426“The specific contract number for the grant agreement.”Map →

otherHurricane Helene“The disaster event necessitating the grant funding.”Map →

OrganizationCity Council“The body considering the authorization.”Map →

OrganizationFlorida Division of Emergency Management“Serving as the pass-through entity for the federal award.”Map →

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