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Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Watershed Planning Program Grant Sub-Recipient Agreement with the Florida Department of Emergency Management and associated resolution.
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Recommended Action:
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Approval of the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Watershed Planning Program Grant Sub-Recipient Agreement with the Florida Department of Emergency Management.
• The project will develop Watershed Management Plans for two small coastal watersheds in Clearwater Harbor and St. Joseph Sound.
• This is a multi-year grant affecting Fiscal Years 2027 and 2028.
• Grant is for $225,000.00, with a $75,000.00 County match for a project total of $300,000.00.
• Delegate authority to the County Administrator to sign the agreement on page 26, and attachments I, K, L, and M.
• The matching funds are included in the current year’s budget for the Public Works Department in the Surface Water Utility Fund.
Agreement No. H1512 and Project No. 4673-305-P21; Grant funding amount is $225,000.00; County match is $75,000.00; Total project amount is $300,000.00; Work will be completed by May 31, 2028.
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Strategic Priorities:
Resilient Infrastructure and Environment
1.3 Increase access to green space.
1.4 Improve environmental quality.
1.5 Strengthen resilience and adaptation.
1.6 Ensure sustainable water management.
Healthy and Safe Communities
2.1 Improve public health.
Smart Service Delivery
4.4 Pursue continuous improvement.
Summary:
Summary
The FDEM Grant provides funding to develop a comprehensive WMP for two (2) coastal watersheds in Clearwater Harbor and St. Jospeh Sound. The project includes watershed(s) evaluation, model development, flood plain analysis, and BMP analysis. It is anticipated that the project will commence in FY 2027 and will be completed by May 31, 2028. The Grant Award is for $225,000.00, with a $75,000.00 County match for a project total of $300,000.00.
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Background Information:
The two (2) small coastal watersheds cover approximately 1.5 square miles in northwestern County. No previous watershed model or WMP exists for these watersheds. As such, there is a need to create a model to ensure regulatory requirements are meeting current flood risk requirements.
Fiscal Impact:
Grant funding amount is $225,000.00. County match required is $75,000.00. Total project amount is $300,000.00.
The matching funds are included in the current year budget for the Public Works Department in the Surface Water Utility Fund.
Staff Member Responsible:
Kelli Hammer-Levy, Director, Public Works
Partners:
FDEM
Attachments:
Exhibit A Resolution 26-XX
Sub-Recipient Agreement including Exhibit 1 and Attachments A-M
Project Location Map