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Memorandum of Understanding With Hernando County Fire and Emergency Services for Obligation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds to Provide Emergency Relief From Natural Disasters
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BRIEF OVERVIEW
Per Board Direction on 10/22/2024 Agenda Item #14459, staff is requesting that $2,655,196.00 in ARPA funding be obligated for emergency relief from natural disasters. An interdepartmental Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and scope of work are required by the federal government for use of the funds.
Obligation of funds under this MOU allows for future expenditures for emergency relief from natural disasters through December 31, 2026.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no immediate financial impact. Specific expenditures will be identified at a later time. Funds are available within Fund 1555 American Rescue.
LEGAL NOTE
The Board has the authority to act on this matter in accordance with Chapter 125, Florida Statutes.
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Board approve and authorize the Chairman’s signature on the Memorandum of Understanding with the Hernando County Fire and Emergency Services Department.