Interoffice Memorandum
DATE: March 4, 2025
TO: Mayor Jerry L. Demings and County Commissioners
THROUGH: Daniel P. Banks, Deputy County Administrator
FROM: Anthony Rios, Deputy Fire Chief
CONTACT: Lauraleigh Avery, Division Chief
PHONE: 407-836-9151
DIVISION: Office of Emergency Management
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Approval and execution of (1) Federally Funded Subaward and Grant Agreement for Hurricane Milton DR4834 Agreement Number :Z4647 by the State of Florida Division of Emergency Management and Orange County; (2) Systems Access Form (Contacts) FEMA/Grantee Public Assistance Program Florida Division of Emergency Management; (3) Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion; (4) Certification regarding Lobbying; and (5) Foreign Country of Concern Attestation (PUR 1355); and authorization for the Deputy County Administrator of Public Safety to execute any additional supplemental documents required by the state or federal governments over the course of their administration of the related funding, so long as such documents do not impose additional budgetary obligations upon the County; (Office of Emergency Management).
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PROJECT: Federally Funded Subaward and Grant Agreement by The State of Florida Division of Emergency Management and Orange County Agreement Number: Z4647
PURPOSE: The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Public Assistance Grant Program’s objective is to provide assistance to state, tribal, and local governments to quickly respond and recover from major disasters or emergencies declared by the President. The State of Florida receives validated project funding from FEMA and manages all subawards awarded to local eligible jurisdictions and agencies within the State of Florida. Prior to the Public Assistance Grant Program becoming available, a presidential declaration must be made designating the jurisdictions eligible. On October 12, 2024, President Biden issued a Major Disaster Declaration for Florida. Federal disaster assistance was made available to the State of Florida to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Milton from October 5, 2024. The Public Assistance Grant Program funding is broken down into different project categories: Categories A - Debris Removal, B - Emergency Protective measures, C - Roads and Bridges, D - Water Control Facilities, E - Public Buildings and Contents, F - Public Utilities, and G - Parks, Recreational and Other Facilities. Debris removal and emergency protective measures were authorized at 100% reimbursement for a total of 119 days with the remaining categories requiring a 25% cost share that is split between the State and the County. The subaward agreement with the State of Florida’s Division of Emergency Management allows the county to pursue reimbursement under the Public Assistance Grant Program. Costs incurred by the county in responding to and mitigating the damage resulting from Hurricane Milton during the incident period that began on October 6, 2024, are covered by this agreement. The funding agreement has been reviewed by County Administration, the County Attorney’s Office, the Procurement Division, and the Risk Management Division.
BUDGET: N/A