Agenda 07/10/2018 Item #16F607/10/2018
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to authorize remittance of $142,830 to Everglades City in accordance with the
Interlocal Agreement to provide financial assistance for Hurricane Irma damages and remediation
efforts.
OBJECTIVE: To provide continued financial assistance to Everglades City for Hurricane Irma related
costs and recovery efforts.
CONSIDERATIONS: On September 26, 2017 (Item 11.H.) the Board of County Commissioners
(Board) approved up to $250,000 be appropriated for manpower and funding assist ance to Everglades
City for supporting the Hurricane Irma recovery efforts. The agenda item specifically authorized the
expenditure of funds to be administratively approved up to $50,000, and any items greater than that
threshold be brought back to the Board for approval.
Everglades City has contracted directly with CDR Maguire to provide consulting assistance for the
recovery of funding from the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA), as has the Board
with this same vendor. Invoices totaling $142,830.00 are now outstanding and Everglades City is
requesting financial assistance from the Board to remit payment to this vendor. In order for the
consulting fees to be eligible for reimbursement by FEMA, Everglades City must directly pay CDR
Maguire. Given the tremendous financial strain placed on this small community related to this storm
event, the cash flow has been impaired and this funding from the Board would allow Everglades City to
pay the vendor for the consulting fees. As such, a Purchase Order to Everglades City directly is required
for these actions to proceed with the greatest chance of creating an eligible cost reimbursement scenario.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funding for this request is available in the Hurricane Irma project no. 50154 as
appropriated by the Board for specific assistance to Everglades City. The source of funds is General Fund
(001). This financial assistance is not eligible for reimbursement to the Board by any federal agency;
rather, Everglades City will remit direct payment to the consultant and request reimbursement from
FEMA for these fees. Should it be desired by the Board, if, or when, FEMA reimburses Everglades City
for a portion of these costs, the Board may invoice Everglades City for any or all of the Hurricane Ir ma
financial assistance provided for these recovery costs. Notwithstanding these consulting fees, the Board
has expended direct cost assistance in the amount of $80,403.15 as of June 2018. The balance of the
original $250,000 budget appropriation would be reduced to $26,766.85 should this payment be
authorized by the Board. There are no unaddressed recovery needs from Everglades City, as all prior
requests for assistance have been fulfilled.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no growth management impact associated with this
Executive Summary.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item has been reviewed by the County Attorney, is approved as to
form and legality, and requires majority vote for approval. -JAK
RECOMMENDATION: For the Board of County Commissioners to authorize remittance of
$142,830.00 to Everglades City in accordance with the Interlocal Agreement to provide financial
assistance for Hurricane Irma damages and remediation efforts.
Prepared by: Allison Kearns, Senior Management & Budget Analyst, Office of Management & Budget
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.F.6
Doc ID: 6123
Item Summary: Recommendation to authorize remittance of $142,830 to Everglades City in
accordance with the Interlocal Agreement to provide financial assistance for Hurricane Irma damages and
remediation efforts.
Meeting Date: 07/10/2018
Prepared by:
Title: Financial & Operational Support Manager – Office of Management and Budget
Name: Allison Kearns
06/28/2018 2:43 PM
Submitted by:
Title: Operations Coordinator – Office of Management and Budget
Name: Valerie Fleming
06/28/2018 2:43 PM
Approved By:
Review:
County Attorney's Office Scott Teach Level 2 Attorney Review Completed 07/03/2018 9:07 AM
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 06/29/2018 10:29 AM
Office of Management and Budget Valerie Fleming Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 06/29/2018 11:05 AM
Budget and Management Office Ed Finn Additional Reviewer Completed 06/29/2018 3:57 PM
County Manager's Office Leo E. Ochs Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 07/02/2018 1:50 PM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 07/10/2018 9:00 AM
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