Title
A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Accept, If Awarded, The 2021 Hazard Mitigation Grant Program For A City Hall Hardening Project; Further Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute All Applicable Grant Documents And Agreements.
Strategic Plan Focus
Infrastructure & Facilities
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Staff Recommends: Approval of the attached Resolution.
Explanation:
In coordination with the City’s grant consultants, RMPK Funding, the City submitted an application to the 2021 Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) for a City Hall hardening project in the amount of $440,250.00.
The 70,000 square foot City Hall is an essential facility not only for day-to-day City operations but also serves as a backup Emergency Operation Center and post-disaster recovery center. The experiences of recent storms, including Hurricane Irma, have led the City to address issues with the roof and electrical system as well as identify other vulnerabilities within the structure. The most significant threat to the building is the protection provided by the exterior windows and doors. The existing coverings are not up to code for wind protection and could allow for extensive damage to occur to the structure from the impacts of high winds.
The proposed HMGP project will mitigate the vulnerabilities of the windows and doors and bring the building up to code. All existing openings will be replaced with impact-rated coverings providing protection of up to 185 mph. The retrofit of the openings will provide a hardened envelope that can be counted on to withstand high winds and resume operation immediately after a disaster.
Fiscal Impact:
The total estimated cost of the project is $587,000.00. If approved, grant proceeds in the amount of $440,250.00, and grant match funding in the amount of $146,750.00 will be appropriated in the FY 2022 Operating budget for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program via a companion resolution (budget amendment).
Recommended for inclusion on the agenda by:
Jose Cortes, Design and Construction Management Director
Peter Bieniek, Public Works Director
Adam Reichbach, Assistant City Manager for Finance and Administration