Grant_Agreement_2024-2025-42_FDEM.pdf

This is a fully executed Grant Agreement between the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) and Clay County, Florida, related to Hurricane Debby disaster recovery activities under SR-DR-4 806-FL-4264. The agreement pertains to hurricane-related repairs to Clay County's Exhibit Hall 2 and Cattlemen's Arena at the Clay County Fairgrounds. The work scope requires restoration of both facilities to their pre-disaster design, function, and capacity on an in-kind basis. The agreement was created on March 14, 2025, and fully executed and accepted on March 18, 2025, following submission by Lisa Osha of Clay County Government and acceptance by Rick Dingle of the Clay County Clerk's office.

The document serves as the final audit report and fully executed agreement for the grant funding associated with Hurricane Debby disaster recovery. As a FDEM grant agreement, this funding is derived from federal disaster relief appropriations administered through the state, specifically for the declared Hurricane Debby disaster event. The agreement includes standard procurement requirements mandating that Clay County issue a Request for Bids to qualified contractors, with provisions prohibiting unauthorized contact with County officials, Board members, or evaluation committee members during the bid period. The County reserves the right to reject any and all bids without cause and to waive technical or non-material defects as deemed appropriate.