Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery Program
Information on Â鶹ֱ²¥'s federally funded CDBG-DR Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Match Subrecipient Agreement — Commerce Agreement No. M0160.
Â鶹ֱ²¥ has been awarded federal CDBG-DR funds to strengthen campus infrastructure and protect critical facilities in Marianna, Florida.
During the 2018 hurricane season, Jackson County was struck by Hurricane Michael — one of the most powerful storms in Florida's recorded history. The Category 5 hurricane made landfall on October 10, 2018, devastating communities throughout the Florida Panhandle with catastrophic winds exceeding 160 mph and widespread flooding. Â鶹ֱ²¥, a key educational and public service institution in the region, sustained significant damage to campus facilities and infrastructure.
In response, Â鶹ֱ²¥ executed a Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Agreement with the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM), requiring a local cost-share or match in the amount of $978,974.25. Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds are being used to fulfill this cost-share obligation, enabling the College to complete critical hazard mitigation improvements at its Marianna campus.
The Subrecipient Agreement (Commerce Agreement No. M0160) was executed on February 6, 2023, between the State of Florida Department of Commerce (formerly the Department of Economic Opportunity) and Â鶹ֱ²¥. The agreement is authorized under the Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Act, 2018 (P.L. 115-254) and the Additional Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Act, 2019 (P.L. 116-20), implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 570, and Federal Register Guidance 85 FR 4681 (January 27, 2020). At least 70% of the CDBG-DR funds expended under this Agreement must benefit low- and moderate-income persons.
The HMGP project provides wind protection and emergency backup power to critical Â鶹ֱ²¥ campus buildings in Marianna, Florida. CDBG-DR funds serve as the required non-federal match. FEMA awarded this project on February 17, 2022, with a Pre-Award date of October 12, 2018.
The purpose of this project is to provide wind protection to three (3) buildings and emergency backup power to four (4) buildings considered critical facilities at the Â鶹ֱ²¥ campus, located at 3094 Indian Circle, Marianna, Florida 32446. The project is funded through HMGP DR-4399-144-R, as approved by the Florida Division of Emergency Management and FEMA.
- Wind Protection - 3 Buildings
- Retrofitting existing roofs and replacing all building openings with hurricane impact-resistant products on Workforce Buildings M, N1, and N2. Wind protections shall be provided on all openings including vents, louvers, and exhaust fans. The project shall provide protection against 131 MPH winds per the Florida Building Code.
- Backup Power - 4 Buildings
- Purchase and installation of four (4) permanent generators (350kW–450kW) at the Administration Building A, Public Service Building Y, Cafeteria K, and Chiller Plant CP. Each installation includes a concrete pad and an automatic transfer switch (ATS). Generators shall be protected against 500-year flood events.
- Construction Requirements
- All installations shall comply with the Florida Building Code or Miami-Dade Specifications. All materials shall be certified to meet wind and impact standards. The local municipal or county building department shall inspect and certify installation to manufacturer specifications.
- Schedule of Work
- Total Period of Performance: 31 months. Phases include: State Contracting (2 mo.), Construction Plan/Technical Specs (6 mo.), Bidding/Local Procurement (5 mo.), Permitting (3 mo.), Construction/Installation (8 mo.), Inspections/Compliance (4 mo.), and Closeout (3 mo.).
Â鶹ֱ²¥ is a federally recognized subrecipient of Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds administered by the Florida Department of Commerce under Commerce Agreement No. M0160. Funding provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through the Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Acts of 2018 and 2019.
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For questions regarding this CDBG-DR program, please contact the Â鶹ֱ²¥ Grants Administration Office at (850) 718-2344 or sheltonb@chipola.edu.