HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICE

Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program (CDBG-DR)

On September 28, 2022, Hurricane Ian barreled through Florida, wreaking havoc in its path, leaving significant damage in its wake. To assist in recovery efforts, the federal government allocated funding to various agencies. Among them, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced the availability of $2.7 billion for the state of Florida through the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery program. These funds are aimed toward supporting long-term resiliency and mitigation efforts following Hurricane Ian and in preparation of future storms that may impact the state. The Florida Department of Commerce has been tasked with administering these funds for the purpose of funding various mitigation activities related to disaster relief. Hillsborough County was awarded a grant through the Federal Emergency Management Agencys Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP). The County intends to apply for the CDBG-DR funds to utilize them for the local match that is required pursuant to the HMGP funding award.

The County proposes to request funds for the Valrico Reclaimed Water Generator, which will enable Hillsborough County to maintain its reclaimed water operations during all weather events without any risk to the disruption of power. The generator will be installed at the Valrico Advanced Wastewater Treatment Facility, located at 1167 N. Dover Rd, Dover, FL 33527. The estimated cost of the project is $549,973.68. The CDBG-DR funds is estimated at $137,493.42.

Hillsborough County does not anticipate that anyone will be displaced because of the CDBG-DR funded activities proposed above.

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This public notice and comment period is being conducted pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure accessibility to all. There will be a 10-day public comment period. Comments must be made by December 19, 2024. Comments will be accepted online via the Hillsborough County Public Engagement and Education Hub website and in writing. Comments can also be emailed to: StorchLa@HCFL.gov and written comments can be mailed to Hillsborough County Public Utilities Department, Attention: Lauren Storch at 925 E. Twiggs Street, Tampa, FL 33602. For a copy of the application or any questions regarding the CDBG-DR program please contact Lauren Storch, Grants Program Manager, HYPERLINK mailto:StorchLa@HCFL.gov. StorchLa@HCFL.gov.

Any person seeking special accommodations to participate in this public comment period is asked to contact Lauren Storch, Grants Program Manager, StorchLa@HCFL.gov.

Complaints or Concerns

Complaints or any suspected fraud, waste, and abuse related to CDBG-DR-funded activities may be submitted via email to StorchLa@HCFL.gov or via mail to Lauren Storch, Grants Program Manager, 925 E. Twiggs Street, Tampa, FL, 33602. Written complaints from the public will receive a meaningful review and a written reply within fifteen (15) working days from receipt of the complaint.

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