Title
Reimbursement for Costs Associated with Hurricanes (NB)
Explanation
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), as a result of hurricanes affecting local governments in the State of Florida, is providing Public Assistance funding to the State of Florida for the affected areas of the State. Eligible local governments have been invited to apply to the State Department of Community Affairs for available funds under the Public Assistance Program. The City of Gainesville has applied for Public Assistance in response to the impacts of Hurricanes Charley, Frances, and Jeanne.
Fiscal Note
FEMA will reimburse the City of Gainesville 90%, and the State will reimburse the City at least 5% of approved disaster-related expenditures.
Recommendation
The City Commission authorize the Interim City Manager to execute all Department of Community Affairs Disaster Relief Funding Agreements and related documents.