City of Gainesville - File #: 170854.

• File #: 170854.
• Version: 1
• Type: Staff Recommendation
• Status: Passed
• File created: 2/21/2018
• In control: City Manager
• On agenda: 3/15/2018
• Final action: 3/15/2018
• Title: Support for State of Florida Division of Emergency Management Grant for Acquiring 921 NW 25th Terrace (B) This item is a request for the City Commission approval to accept a grant from the Florida Department of Emergency Management (FDEM) funded through the Hurricane Loss Mitigation Program (HLMP).

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
3/15/2018	1	City Commission	Approved as Recommended

Title

Support for State of Florida Division of Emergency Management Grant for Acquiring 921 NW 25^th Terrace (B)

This item is a request for the City Commission approval to accept a grant from the Florida Department of Emergency Management (FDEM) funded through the Hurricane Loss Mitigation Program (HLMP).

Explanation

The FDEM has offered the City a grant to acquire, demolish, and remove debris from the listed property located at 921 NW 25^th Terrace Gainesville, Alachua County, Florida, 32605.

The above listed property has flooded repeatedly and is not located within a FEMA high risk area. The grant will provide the funding for the City to acquire, demolish and remove all associated debris, to clear the site. The acquired property will be incorporated into the Loblolly Conservation Area owned and managed by the City of Gainesville.

Fiscal Note

The amount of the grant from FDEM is for $97,000.  There is not a local match required.

Recommendation

The City Commission: 1) approve the grant from FDEM 2) authorize the City Manager to execute all related documents, subject to approval by the City Attorney as to form and legality.