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Agreement with Florida Division of Emergency Management for Hazard Mitigation Grant for Fire Station Generator for Station 6
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BRIEF OVERVIEW
Hernando County Fire and Emergency Services, in coordination with Hernando County Emergency Management, submitted an application and was approved funding through FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), administered by the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM), for Project ID 4828-012-R (243) and Agreement No. H1563.
The project provides funding for one (1) portable generator and electrical installation for Fire Station 6. This additional equipment will help ensure reliable emergency power and continuity of critical public safety operations during power outages and disaster events.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVES
Initiative B.1.1 - Invest in Public Safety Facilities
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The grant provides a reduction in the County’s capital expenditure for the purchase of this critical public safety infrastructure. The total project cost is $85,223.75 with funding provided through a 75% federal and 25% local cost share. The federal share is $64,977.50 (including $4,238.75 covered at 100% for sub-recipient management), and the required local share is $20,246.25.
Funding in the amount of $64,977 shall be budgeted in the following
Revenue:
Fund: B130 - Fed Grants, Department: 140 - HCFR Fire, Group: 30225 - HMGP-Hurricane Retro Gen St #6, Account: 331200 - Fed Grant -Public Safety
Expense:
Fund: B130 - Fed Grant, Department: 140 - HCFR Fire, Group: 30225- HMGP-Hurricane Retro Gen St #6, Account: Capital Equipment > $5K - 566400
Funding in the amount of $20,246 shall be budgeted in the following
Revenue:
Fund: B130 - Fed Grant-Public Safety, Department: 140 - HCFR Fire, Group: 30225- HMGP-Hurricane Retro Gen St #6, Account: Transfer from Fund 110 - 381110
Expense:
Fund: B130-Fed Grant-Public Safety, Department: HCFR Fire, Group: 30225- HMGP-Hurricane Retro Gen St #6, Account: Operating Supplies -535200
An associated Budget Resolution is attached for Board consideration and approval.
LEGAL NOTE
The Board has the authority to act on this matter pursuant to Chapter 125, Florida Statutes.
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Board approve Grant Agreement No. H1563 with the Florida Division of Emergency Management for Project ID 4828-012-R (243), authorize the Chairman’s signature on the Grant Agreement, and approve the associated Budget Resolution.