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Final Notice for Public Review of Proposal to Support Activity In 100-Year Floodplain and Wetland Related to Florida Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Funding to be Utilized for Housing Rehabilitation and Replacement
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BRIEF OVERVIEW
Hernando County has conducted an evaluation as required under Florida Small Cities Community Development Block Grant for making determinations on Floodplain Management and Wetlands Protection. The proposed project consists of housing rehabilitation to a minimum of 11 households across scattered sites yet to be determined throughout unincorporated Hernando County. Site-specific analysis will be conducted as each unit is identified in order to comply with 24 Code of Federal regulations parts 58.5 and 58.6.
Wetlands and Flood plain areas are in Hernando County and single-family units could fall in the floodplain/wetland area. Where they do insurance would be required as applicable. The project will not have a significant impact to the environment and there will be a review where the existing property may be in or partly in a floodplain in a FEMA FIRM map. Rehabilitation could include elevating and /or flood proofing where required and feasible.
Hernando County has reevaluated the alternatives to building in the flood plain/wetland and has determine that it has no practicable alternative. Environmental files that document our compliance were available for review and comment for the required period and we received no comments.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
None.
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 and authorize the Chairperson’s signature on attached required forms pertinent to the Department of Economic Opportunity Contract 23DB-H08 Unspecified Site Strategy for Housing Related Activities.