01-HS020_-_Executed_Agreement_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Subrecipient Agreement between Escambia County, Florida and the Florida Department of Commerce for the Federally Funded Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Rebuild Florida Infrastructure Repair Program. The agreement provides $10,015,000.00 in CDBG-DR funding to Escambia County to acquire, demolish as needed, and build a new Evacuation Shelter/Multi-Purpose Facility in the Town of Century. The project stems from Hurricane Sally's impacts in September 2020, which caused substantial wind damage and flooding in northwest Florida. The agreement is effective from the date last executed until June 30, 2027, unless terminated earlier, with the county responsible for managing project implementation, engineering services, construction, and related tasks.

The funding comes from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through the CDBG-DR program, specifically allocated to assist with long-term recovery efforts from Hurricane Sally. The project aims to meet low- and moderate-income national objectives by providing critical sheltering services to the community. The county will use the funds to replace the old Gym building located at 440 East Hecker Road, creating a facility that will provide emergency sheltering, support services, and serve as a location for disseminating recovery information. The agreement includes detailed requirements for financial management, reporting, civil rights compliance, procurement standards, and adherence to various federal and state regulations governing the use of disaster recovery funds.