Summary The City of Alachua was impacted by Hurricane Irma on September 10 and September 11, 2017.
With the declaration of a State of Emergency on September 9th, the City began emergency protective measures to provide for the public's health and safety. These operations resulted, primarily, in additional labor costs. Post-storm operations and related expenses consisted mostly of operating costs related to the removal of storm debris.
Total costs claimed (inclusive of administrative time) with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) total $175,038.33. These costs have been split into four projects - one project in the Emergency Protective Measures category and three projects in the Storm Debris category.
In order to receive reimbursement for expenses filed, the City must enter into the Federally-Funded Subgrant Agreement with the Florida Department of Emergency Management. The initial agreement provides only for the Emergency Protective Measures category and is for the amount of $78,732.66.
Additional funding for the Storm Debris category projects would be brought forth as an amendment to this agreement. As such and in order to expedite reimbursement, Resolution 19-02 provides for the delegation of authority to sign the Federally-Funded Subgrant Agreement with the Florida Department of Emergency Management and any related amendments and/or documents. |