Subject:
Title
RESOLUTION: A resolution declaring that it is in the public interest to have hurricane debris removed from public and private road right of ways in Brevard County, authorizing the Solid Waste Management Director to request that FEMA approve the removal of debris from these areas.
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Fiscal Impact:
$3,600,000.00 to $5,400,000 (preliminary estimate of costs, anticipated to be reimbursed)
Dept/Office:
Solid Waste Management Department
Requested Action:
Recommendation
It is requested that the Board of County Commissioners execute the attached Resolution declaring it in the public interest to remove debris from certain public and private right of ways in Brevard County, and authorize the Solid Waste Management Director to request the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approve said removal, therefore, making it eligible for federal reimbursement for cleanup costs.
In addition, in order to be eligible for reimbursement for costs the County is required to indemnify and holding harmless the Federal Government from claims arising from debris removal, and certify that the County shall satisfy all legal process and receive all legal permissions to carry out these actions.
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Summary Explanation and Background:
FEMA provides reimbursement to local governments who conduct eligible debris removal operations following a major disaster or emergency declared by the President. For most declared incidents, a local applicant would be responsible for 12.5% of debris removal costs. The President of the United States of America has declared that FEMA will reimburse 100% of costs for the first 90 days of recovery.
As a general rule, FEMA will not provide reimbursement for the removal of debris from private property, including commercial property as well as private roads located within gated communities. However, if debris on private property is so widespread that it threatens public health and safety or the economic recovery of the community, then FEMA...
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