PUBLIC NOTICE
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Charlotte County, Florida
Notice of Public Comment Period for Rebuild Florida Hazard Mitigation Grant Match Program (HMGMP) Application
Charlotte County is providing public notice of its intent to apply for funding through the Rebuild Florida Hazard Mitigation Grant Match Program (HMGMP) administered by FloridaCommerce. The County is seeking Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds in the amount of $8,215,995.25 to support the construction of a new Special Needs Safe Room with an emergency generator, to be located at 21500 Clinton Avenue, Port Charlotte, FL 33954.
This critical infrastructure project will serve medically vulnerable residents during hurricanes and other disaster events by creating a permanent, code-compliant shelter designed to withstand severe weather and maintain operations during power outages.
As part of the CDBG-DR application process, Charlotte County is opening a 10-day public comment period to solicit input and feedback from residents.
- Public Comment Period:
Start Date: 5/7/2025
End Date: 5/17/2025
Written comments may be submitted via email or mail and must be received by the close of the comment period. Comments should be directed to:
Bradley Geelen
Emergency Management Coordinator
Charlotte County Emergency Management
26571 Airport Road, Punta Gorda, FL 33982
Email: Emergency.Management@CharlotteCountyFL.gov
Phone: 941-833-4000
Public comments received will be considered prior to submission of the final application to FloridaCommerce.
For more information about the Rebuild Florida HMGMP or the proposed project, please contact Charlotte County Emergency Management.
ADA and Language Accessibility:
Persons needing translation, interpretive services, or special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the comment process should contact Emergency Management at the number listed above.
Equal Opportunity & Fair Housing:
Charlotte County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or familial status. The County supports fair housing and makes all programs accessible to low- and moderate-income residents.