Approval of FEMA Grant for Property Acquisition at 423 Whitcomb Drive

Original title: Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Budget Amendment Request (BAR) 25-033 through the FEMA Federal Mitigation Grant Funds in the amount of $575,970.66 for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Ian to acquire property at 423 Whitcomb Drive, Geneva, FL 32732 for demolition purpose of absolute flood protection; and authorize the County Manager to execute the HMGP contract along with work orders, purchasing contracts and related grant modification documents specific to this project. District2 - Zembower (Timothy Jecks, Management and Budget Director) Requesting Department - Emergency Management

April 22, 2025

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Finance Connection

Notable money activity

$20,000across 20 reported contributions

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Candidate	Donor	Amount	Industry	Date
Jay Zembower	Ashlock Decatur Management	$1,000	Real Estate Development	Mar 2026
Jay Zembower	AATR Orlando	$1,000	Towing Company	Mar 2026
Jay Zembower	David E. Axel Trust	$1,000	Trust	Mar 2026
Jay Zembower	Daniel Morgan	$1,000	Attorney	Mar 2026
Jay Zembower	Andrew Knopf	$1,000	Attorney	Mar 2026
Jay Zembower	Melvin Wright	$1,000	Attorney	Mar 2026
Jay Zembower	Jack Cook	$1,000	Lawyer	Mar 2026
Jay Zembower	Bryce Spano	$1,000	Attorney	Mar 2026
Jay Zembower	Ryan Rudd	$1,000	Attorney	Mar 2026
Jay Zembower	Alan Ashlock	$1,000	Real Estate	Mar 2026
Jay Zembower	Joy Ashlock	$1,000	Retired	Mar 2026
Jay Zembower	Professional Wrecker Operators	$1,000	Towing Association	Mar 2026
Jay Zembower	Paramedics Logistics Operating	$1,000	Paramedic Services	Mar 2026
Jay Zembower	Barbara Carol Person	$1,000	Medical Examiner	Mar 2026
Jay Zembower	Timothy Oshaughnessy	$1,000	Construction	Mar 2026
Jay Zembower	Ryan Christopher Rodems	$1,000	Attorney	Mar 2026
Jay Zembower	Axel Real Estate Inc	$1,000	Real Estate	Mar 2026
Jay Zembower	Raymond D. Harrison	$1,000	Real Estate	Mar 2026
Jay Zembower	Ravin Sahadeo	$1,000	Attorney	Mar 2026
Jay Zembower	T. Michael Morgan	$1,000	Attorney	Mar 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The county will acquire and demolish a residential property at 423 Whitcomb Drive using $575,970.66 in federal grant money to mitigate future flood risks.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Property owner of 423 Whitcomb Drive

The property owner is subject to the acquisition of their land by the county.

Emergency Management Department

The department is responsible for managing the HMGP project and related contracts.

What changed

Last recorded activity April 22, 2025.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The Board of County Commissioners approved a budget amendment to accept $575,970.66 in FEMA grant funds. These funds will be used to purchase a property at 423 Whitcomb Drive in Geneva, Florida, for demolition to provide flood protection.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is happening to the property at 423 Whitcomb Drive?

The county is acquiring the property using federal grant funds and will demolish it to provide flood protection.

Where is the money for this project coming from?

The project is funded by $575,970.66 from FEMA Federal Mitigation Grant Funds.

Why It Matters

The county will acquire and demolish a residential property at 423 Whitcomb Drive using $575,970.66 in federal grant money to mitigate future flood risks.