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Approval of FEMA Hurricane Milton Reimbursement Grant

Original title: Approve and authorize the County Manager to execute a grant agreement with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) passed through from Florida Division of Emergency Management for allowable reimbursement of services for Hurricane Milton; and authorize the County Manager to sign all related modifications and forms to this contract. Countywide (Lorie Bailey Brown, CFO/Resource Management Director) Requesting Department - Resource Management

April 22, 2025

emergency management hurricane recovery grant funding county budget

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The Frame

What this does

This action allows the county to recover costs incurred during Hurricane Milton response efforts using federal funds the state.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

County Residents

The reimbursement of county funds for hurricane services impacts the availability of local budget resources.

Resource Management Department

This department is responsible for managing the grant agreement and reimbursement process.

What changed

Last recorded activity April 22, 2025.

What's next

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Summary

The Board of County Commissioners has authorized the County Manager to sign a grant agreement with FEMA, via the Florida Division of Emergency Management, to receive reimbursement for services related to Hurricane Milton.

Key Facts

The Board of County Commissioners approved the execution of a grant agreement with FEMA.
The grant funds are passed through the Florida Division of Emergency Management.
The funds are designated for the reimbursement of services provided during Hurricane Milton.
The County Manager is authorized to sign the grant agreement.
The County Manager is authorized to sign all future modifications and forms related to this specific contract.
The scope of this agreement is countywide.
The request was submitted by the Resource Management Department.
The item was processed as a Consent Item and has passed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this grant agreement?

It allows the county to be reimbursed for costs and services associated with the response to Hurricane Milton.

Who is authorized to sign the documents for this grant?

The County Manager is authorized to sign the initial agreement and any subsequent modifications or forms.

Why It Matters

This action allows the county to recover costs incurred during Hurricane Milton response efforts using federal funds the state.

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Standardized Disaster Recovery Funding

The use of a consent item for Hurricane Milton reimbursement indicates a standard, non-controversial process for managing disaster recovery funds.

FEMA Florida Division of Emergency Management

Connected Entities

organizationU.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency“Federal agency providing the grant funding.”Map →

organizationFlorida Division of Emergency Management“State agency acting as the pass-through entity for the federal grant.”Map →

personLorie Bailey Brown“CFO/Resource Management Director requesting the authorization.”Map →

Sources

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