Resolution 2025-108 RESOLUTION NO. 2025- 1 08
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA,
ESTABLISHING A LOCAL DISASTER PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, there are various State and Federal programs to provide Disaster Assistance to
households in incorporated or unincorporated Collier County in the aftermath of a disaster as declared
by the President of the United States or Governor of the State of Florida; and
WHEREAS, Collier County is uniquely prone to local wildfires and flooding,which are outside
the scope of these programs,which are hereinafter referred to as Local Disasters; and
WHEREAS, a growing number of Floridians no longer have homeowners insurance either
because they were dropped by their carrier or simply can't afford the exorbitant increases imposed on
homeowners. The Insurance Information Institute estimated last year that 15%to 20%of Floridians have
no insurance. The national average is 12 percent; and
WHEREAS, Collier County lacks a local disaster response mechanism to assist residents
impacted by localized events such as wildfires or floods. Accordingly, it is the intent of the Board to
establish a Local Disaster Response Program to assist low to moderate income households who are
uninsured or underinsured due to rising costs and include those costs that are not typically covered by
homeowners or flood insurance, such as tipping fees, dumpster rentals, and similar expenses.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA,that:
1. The foregoing recitals are hereby adopted as legislative findings of the Collier County
Board of County Commissioners ("Board") and are ratified and confirmed as being true and correct and
are hereby made a specific part of this Resolution upon adoption hereof
2. The Board hereby establishes a Local Disaster Program to be administered by the
Community and Human Services Division.
3. Before any funds can be expended under the Program for an event,the Board must first
declare a Local Disaster at public hearing.
4. Funding shall be in accordance with Collier County's approved State Housing Initiatives
Partnership Local Housing Assistance Plan, as amended.
5. This Resolution shall become effective upon adoption by a majority vote of the Board of
County Commissioners.
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This Resolution adopted by the Board this 27 day of 2025, after motion,
second and majority vote favoring same.
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ATTEST: ... .f ' `, BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CRYSTAL K. KINZEL,'CL' COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
By: By:
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Attest as to dh iiiOaanil .;,;, p C._ Burt L. Saunders, Chairman
signs uro .^r
Approve s o an eg ty:
Jeffrey A tzk w, unty Attorney
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