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File #: 25-1986   
Type: Consent Agenda Status: Passed
File created: 10/21/2025 In control: Board of County Commissioners
On agenda: 11/4/2025 Final action: 11/4/2025
Title: Request Board to adopt a resolution accepting unanticipated revenue for Hurricane Milton Debris. (Estimated one-time federal and state revenue $10,970,795.00)
Attachments: 1. Debris resolution remainder of PW Hurricane Milton 24.25 for approved agreements.pdf, 2. Budget Amendment.pdf

SUBJECT

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Request Board to adopt a resolution accepting unanticipated revenue for Hurricane Milton Debris.  (Estimated one-time federal and state revenue $10,970,795.00)

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DESCRIPTION

Hurricane Milton made landfall with hurricane force winds and heavy rain depositing debris throughout Polk County causing an estimated $21.7 million in damages.  The Board approved a Federal-Funded Agreement with FEMA and the State of Florida on February 18, 2025 for expedited debris removal project.   The original agreement explained to the Board that if The County received approximately half of the estimated cost of damages ($10,817,250.00) via an expedited process.  This funding is authorized under Section 407 of the Robert T. Stafford Act. 

Approval of this agenda item will result in a budget resolution to establish budget to accept federal and state revenue.

 

RECOMMENDATION

Request Board adopt the resolution amending the FY 24/25 Budget in the Hurricane Milton Fund accepting the unanticipated revenue of $10,970,795 for debris removal.

 

FISCAL IMPACT

Adopt resolution amending the FY 24/25 budget in the amount of $10,970,795 with the following revenue breakdown.

Federal:

$10,016,001

State:

$477,397

General Fund Match:

$477,397

Total

$10,970,795

 

 

CONTACT INFORMATION

Christia Johnson

Budget and Management Services Director

Phone:  863-534-5985