Interoffice Memorandum
DATE: May 29, 2026
TO: Mayor Jerry L. Demings and County Commissioners
THROUGH: N/A
FROM: Joseph C. Kunkel, P. E., Director, Public Works Department
CONTACT: Michael J. Drozeck, P. E., CFM, Manager
PHONE: (407) 836-7945
DIVISION: Stormwater Management Division
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Approval and execution of (1) Federally-Funded Subaward and Grant Agreement Agreement Number: H1321 with the Florida Division of Emergency Management (Pass-Through Entity for FEMA HMGP Grant) in the amount of $440,592.75 and (2) Mitigation Point of Contact for Bonnie Brook Flood Mitigation Improvements Project Project #: 4673-205-R. A local share in the amount of $146,864.25 is required. All Districts. (Stormwater Management Division)
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PROJECT: N/A
PURPOSE:
The Bonnie Brook subdivision in Orange County is located within a topographic low area and is almost entirely within the floodplain. The subdivision is bordered by the Shingle Creek floodway and wetland system to the west, Primary Drainage Canal #9 (West Ridge Outfall Canal) to the east, and Primary Drainage Canal #10 to the south. This area has experienced numerous flood events, including significant structural flooding following Hurricane Ian.
In August 2023, Orange County submitted an application for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funding authorized under Section 404 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act following the Presidential Disaster Declaration for Hurricane Ian (FEMA-4673-DR-FL).
The proposed project will reduce flood risk within the Bonnie Brook subdivision by constructing a new stormwater pump station and upgrading an existing pump station to improve stormwater conveyance. The project is expected to provide varying levels of flood protection to numerous residential structures while maintaining compliance with National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and local floodplain management regulations.
On March 13, 2026, the Florida Division of...
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