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Agreement with Florida Division of Emergency Management for Hazard Mitigation Grant for Fire Station Generator Replacements
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BRIEF OVERVIEW
On September 23, 2025, the Board approved the application for Hernando County Fire Rescue Generators project (item 16361). Hernando County Fire and Emergency Services, in coordination with Hernando County Emergency Management, submitted the 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 4828-014-R (244).
The project provides funding for the replacement of generators and associated transfer switches at Fire Stations 3,4,7,8,11,12,13 and 14. The existing generators and transfer switches at these facilities range from approximately 27 to 34 years old, have exceeded their expected useful service life, and require replacement. Replacing this 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 significant reduction in the County’s capital expenditure for the replacement of this critical public safety infrastructure. The total project cost is $598,168.25 with funding provided through a 75% federal and 25% local cost share, contingency funds are not included in the total, however they can be requested if needed. The federal share is $450,186.36 (including $7,729.25 covered at 100% for sub-recipient management), and the required local share is $147,981.89.
Funding in the amount of $450,186.00 shall be deposited to
Revenue:
Fund: Fed Grant - B130, Dept: HCFR-Fire - 140, Group: 30224, Account: Fed Grant-Public Safety - 331200-13043
Fund: Fed Grant - B130, Dept: HCFR-Rescue - 141, Group: 30224, Account: Fed Grant-Public Safety - 331200-13043
Expense:
Fund: B130 - Fed Grant-Public Safety, Department: 140 - HCFR-Fire, Group: 30224, Account: 566400-13043 - Capital Equipment >$5K
Fund: B130 - Fed Grant-Public Safety, Department: 141 - HCFR-Rescue, Group: 30224, Account: 566400-13043 - Capital Equipment > $5K
Funding in the amount of $147,982.00 shall be deposited to
Revenue:
Fund: B130 -Fed Grant-Public Safety, Department: 140 - HCFR Fire, Group: 30224 Account: Transfer from Fund 110 -381110-13043
Fund: B130 - Fed Grant-Public Safety, Department: 141 - HCFR Rescue, Group: 30224, Account: Transfer from Fund 111 - 381111-13043
Expense:
Fund: B130 - Fed Grant-Public Safety, Department: 140 - HCFR Fire, Group: 30224, Account: 535200-13043 - Operating Supplies
Fund: B130-Fed Grant-Public Safety, Department: 141 - HCFR Rescue, Group: 30224, Account: 535200-13043- Operating Supplies
An associated Budget Resolution is attached for Board consideration and approval.
LEGAL NOTE
The Board has 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. H1536 with the Florida Division of Emergency Management for Project ID 4828-014-R (244), authorize the Chairman’s signature on the Grant Agreement, and approve the associated Budget Resolution.