☒ Consent Agenda ☐Quasi-Judicial Public Hearing
☐ Regular Business 3:00 pm
☐ Public Hearing Resolution
DEPARTMENT: Administration
SUBMITTED BY: Peggy Waters
PRESENTED BY: Peggy Waters
TITLE & DESCRIPTION:
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Application/Community Development Block Grant Library Hardening and Generator
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REQUESTED MOTION:
To approve the application to Florida Commerce to harden the Library located at 125 North Hillsborough Avenue, Arcadia, FL 34266 with hurricane impact-resistant windows and doors and a backup generator and to adopt a Resolution giving the County Administrator the authority to execute and submit all related documents
SUMMARY:
The purpose of this Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery project is to improve the resilience and continuity of operations of the DeSoto County Public Library, a critical community facility that supports disaster response and recovery efforts. The library serves as a hub for emergency services, including housing the National Guard, operating as a FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC), and providing residents with access to technology, information, and assistance. This project aims to reduce the facility’s vulnerability to hurricane-related hazards, including high winds and extended power outages, by installing hurricane impact-resistant windows and doors and a permanent backup generator.
BACKGROUND:
Having a generator and impact-resistant doors and windows will reduce downtime, and expedite the process of administering much-needed services to the community. Affecting the health and safety of every citizen in DeSoto County and the many volunteers who serve in this time of need. With weather and climate conditions in the future ongoing, the ability to mitigate future potential damages is another financial saving to the taxpayer. This project will serve as a companion to FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funding administered through the Florida Division of Emergency Management
FUNDS:
Budget Amount: 0.00
Actual Agenda Item Cost: $79,984.75
Account Number: n/a
Explanation: $239,954.25 HGMP Funding, $79,984.75 CDBG Funding