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The resolution says the county will \"promote and champion recovery by creating a visible supportive environment\" and encourages public awareness initiatives and partnerships with local organizations. Commissioners read the resolution into the record and welcomed representatives from community recovery partners to the dais.

A representative of Alliance for Healthy Communities and Hope Shot Drug Free America Foundation described local services and a drop-in Always Center that offers food, clothing and 24/7 phone lines for people seeking help. The representative said the Always Center is located at 6020 U.S. Highway 19 and pointed board members and residents to online resources including empoweredcommunities.org and hopeshot.org and the Hope Shot mobile app.

\"Inclusive recovery means breaking down stigma,\" the representative said, and the proclamation signals Pasco County's commitment to making recovery accessible and equitable, the presenter said. The speaker also noted that neighboring counties had passed similar proclamations and described local collaboration with Hillsborough and Pinellas counties.

Commissioners thanked the organizations for their work. Several commissioners who toured the Always Center described onsite services including emergency assistance and employment training connections. Commissioner Starkey encouraged residents to visit and to use the center as a community resource.

The board approved the proclamation by voice vote and the meeting included a short photo opportunity with recovery partners after the vote.

County staff and the presenters said residents in need can call the Always Center's hotline and use the Hope Shot app to find recovery resources, meetings, hotlines and links to crisis services. The resolution does not create a new program or budget; it affirms the county's intent to elevate recovery services and collaborate with community partners.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","6.17.25 Pasco Board of County Commissioners Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The Board adopted Resolution 25-260 proclaiming Pasco County an Inclusive Recovery County and recognized local organizations that run recovery services and outreach; speakers described the Always Center, Hope Shot resources and regional collaboration with neighboring counties.","taxTitle","Pasco County, Florida","taxId",12581,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6195904,"Pasco County confirms Joseph Amoa as assistant public works director overseeing utilities",143,2637000,2780000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3858838-a4bae8b59fbee516736d07ca925e987b&start=2637&end=2780","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3858838-a4bae8b59fbee516736d07ca925e987b/thumbnail_2637000.jpg","/articles/6195904/Pasco-County/Florida/Pasco-County-confirms-Joseph-Amoa-as-assistant-public-works-director-overseeing-utilities","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6195904-f0d3675a7690432a33730c6beaafe06d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770844664&Signature=i1avGFRb5aGgddKLXWJdqJnxu9SVTuENLuSYyS4bqoG0gsc3PhZxAKHF4nFgVQPG6~uRfiGDPmgJKkO7bCa3HwTXm0mk8b8Gi8QkiWhNEvJXP5inpUFDw1WcOdm4wgJX0o~gVD~LUBtmDANy3Q8C2RjJHL6dRWwCQHO6UkSKOZJBh5QrnDliYx6TJz81GadIVemnTvj2r5Cd1m8xIGs4w3A0WM6u0Omy36BBPo1sljmLXD2SqdGSjSj5wbmyVS7eYedS2OQABbGH-v931SlQ85JiX5YXJ4ep7KB54puJzU8q0aCT37NodSYu~4ze2N~KpoHti~OuWTWEIUKGgJLIHg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Pasco County Board of County Commissioners confirmed Joseph Amoa on June 17 as assistant public works director with responsibility for utilities engineering and environmental divisions.

Brian Ford Adumua, assistant county administrator for the Public Infrastructure branch, introduced Amoa and highlighted his education and experience. Ford Adumua said Amoa holds a master's degree and a Ph.D. in civil engineering with a specialization in water resources, has worked with the county for almost five years and completed a rigorous internal recruitment process.

\"I believe that I do have the leadership qualities to lead the utilities department to the next level of excellence,\" Joseph Amoa told the board, outlining a vision to modernize operations through technology, build workplace culture and improve customer service. He said he will focus on operational efficiency, customer outcomes and partnerships with regional water providers.

Commissioners who have worked with Amoa during recent infrastructure projects praised his technical knowledge and leadership. Commissioner Oakley recounted a Gulf Islands stormwater project, saying the first post-project storm produced no roadway flooding after Amoa and his team finished work. Commissioner Yeager said Amoa's leadership traits matched county needs and expressed full support for his confirmation.

The board approved the appointment by voice vote. County officials said Amoa will begin immediately in his new role and will work with staff and regional partners on planned utilities projects and capacity needs tied to development.","The board confirmed Joseph Amoa to lead the county's utilities engineering and environmental divisions; administrators cited his water-resources education and leadership record.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6195908,"Pasco County approves $46 million multiyear paving contract; county adds second vendor and uses spray‑jet technology where suitable",292,3710000,4002000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3858838-a4bae8b59fbee516736d07ca925e987b&start=3710&end=4002","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3858838-a4bae8b59fbee516736d07ca925e987b/thumbnail_3710000.jpg","/articles/6195908/Pasco-County/Florida/Pasco-County-approves-46-million-multiyear-paving-contract-county-adds-second-vendor-and-uses-sprayjet-technology-where-suitable","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6195908-9292c2e5ddc33a27de533e88cd4065ba/orig.mp4?Expires=1770844664&Signature=EvCYUz3lRr7UV-4o5CD7Oa9uqPNKzJ8ZMkndTgIWADnN9l7TLR7FSWJ7kn6LYhK2Q59B3b1hhpurJ1HkIbm9N1KaRW7qjowblBmxLossfyHOAgR2OjN2d0Q41gYzev5y96uOX7cNa5VED9jpwT9MtJJgdz09uFEF1v5Rq5WwOmFqLTVx2KvtqtGOxIpSkgQHM~Pkt~7ZWtGcPPF8M8BFpmBnySgu5hErRa9phWON7lpzlFa1AzuVAeO9baYeW-ZpcGLULp~OOIupL9QCFttlZc~uOnp0bNAvE8kg~FuRJ9u6CUg9A5AU3-BQ-EC6uGo4BbmyAPWJwuiXUuFADUT-yw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Pasco County Board of County Commissioners approved a multiyear road paving contract on the consent agenda June 17 that covers up to about $46 million over three years and adds a second vendor to speed delivery and provide redundancy.

Jason Nickel, Public Works director, told the board the county’s first year of the paving program nearly exhausted the initial allocation and that adding a second vendor will help meet scheduling needs and seasonal windows. “We are very close to coming back to you and telling you that we have spent every last dollar this year,” Nickel said.

The contract covers three years of paving work with an option to extend. Nickel said the county will hold two vendors under the contract so that weather, school schedules and other customers do not delay Pasco projects; the second vendor adds capacity when primary vendors are unavailable.

Commissioners discussed a newer \"spray‑jet\" paving method that bonds asphalt layers more tightly and can improve road life. Nickel confirmed the county has at least one vendor that uses spray‑jet technology and said staff will coordinate with vendors to select that method where it is technically appropriate.

Commissioners also asked for local examples and details about scheduling. The board heard that the county maintains an online three‑year list of candidate roads and that fiscal‑year 2025 project planning is underway; Nickel said the county will publish the next year's road list in October when the fiscal calendar advances.

The motion to approve the contract and associated procurement passed unanimously. Commissioners noted the program’s broad public support and encouraged staff to continue using life‑cycle and value‑based approaches in selecting paving methods and sequencing projects.

The board also received several citizen reports of individual potholes and local road conditions; staff said they will inspect and prioritize maintenance requests under existing operations procedures.","The Board approved a multiyear paving contract estimate totaling about $46 million that adds a second vendor to accelerate work and make the program more resilient to vendor schedules; staff said spray‑jet technologies will be used where appropriate.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6195912,"Pasco County approves draft $585 million disaster-recovery action plan; staff to submit to HUD",507,2928000,3435000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3858838-a4bae8b59fbee516736d07ca925e987b&start=2928&end=3435","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3858838-a4bae8b59fbee516736d07ca925e987b/thumbnail_2928000.jpg","/articles/6195912/Pasco-County/Florida/Pasco-County-approves-draft-585-million-disaster-recovery-action-plan-staff-to-submit-to-HUD","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6195912-c2b2e87eb3e515113ad1f962cea4171d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770844664&Signature=bWu3B0zRlW13AYIrg0GvU-Mb9B4kJhM6X2nFYFmwr6zdJXZmbwmhYDTY-QH~0~IKFbnOUrq1PKG3kykr83JhId0je~Bpn0-UO16Sci8mjzsFTVVMmCR7tZEWaXtKjCttY62foBb97mWihGcqVkTwbOWeJZcHWUUmjFpiN3ys1vX0NV8OXj-rTeXF3XL33-LGTAzNFkcr2FPH0G46RY7sLmWhuaqplOpaQpRoeY08boXBUzgcXUoQ8MnB231ytwzkrsg659N-EdaBXCuL5bNGIvxeU8xuMRlwpQSpuTLatC-5j6rOfvmdolYnTKzhANyEPibx0GM7TrjwGqU2QsQpnQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Pasco County Board of County Commissioners voted June 17 to approve and transmit a draft disaster-recovery action plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development as the county begins the next step in accessing roughly $585 million in federal recovery funds.

County Chief of Staff Joanna Cheshire presented the draft plan to the board, saying the plan reflects more than a year of community outreach, 122 public comments and coordination with municipal and regional partners. Cheshire said staff intends to send the plan to HUD by the end of the week and to pursue federal review and an eventual grant agreement that could allow Pasco to begin spending on programs this year and into 2025.

The plan lays out funding priorities across housing repair and reconstruction, mitigation projects and infrastructure. Senior program administrator Marcy Sperg told commissioners that the county will publicize program rules and launch application windows once HUD and state reviews are complete. “For residents who have already started repairs, reimbursement is part of the program,” Sperg said, and she advised residents to begin organizing paperwork now — receipts, income documents and other records that will be needed for applications.

County leaders and staff stressed the plan’s flexibility and noted it is the start of a multiyear effort. Cheshire and staff said project lists will be updated annually and that the county will release implementation details, policies and an applicant guide after it secures implementation support through a pending procurement for an implementation consultant.

Commissioners praised the outreach and urged careful vetting of development partners when the housing programs launch. Commissioner Waitman said large multifamily developers will be “circling” for opportunities and asked staff to review potential partners closely. Commissioners also flagged the need to ensure preservation of neighborhood character and to prioritize high-quality design and siting for future housing projects.

County staff said HUD reviewers had given favorable feedback on Pasco’s submission during pre-submission conversations. Staff declined to promise specific award dates, but told the board the county hopes to receive HUD approval and a grant agreement this summer-to-fall, noting program rollout timelines depend on HUD and state signoffs. Sperg repeated that residents who need reimbursement should begin assembling documentation now so they can apply promptly once application windows open.

The board approved the motion to send the draft action plan to HUD. The vote was unanimous from commissioners present.

If approved and funded, the county plans programs for homeowner repair, elevation and reconstruction; land acquisition to support affordable housing and mitigation; small-business recovery and workforce development; and regional infrastructure projects. Staff said more detailed eligibility rules — including income limits and documentation requirements — will be published before applications open.

Forward-looking work includes publishing program guides, standing up application intake at libraries and other county facilities, and coordinating outreach for residents without reliable internet access. County staff also said they will work with the property appraiser, tax collector and other partners to include targeted mailers and outreach materials to affected property owners.

The board’s action formally authorizes staff to submit the draft action plan to HUD and to proceed with next steps in preparing program policies and outreach materials.","The Pasco County Board of County Commissioners voted to transmit a draft disaster-recovery action plan to HUD that would steer roughly $585 million in formula disaster funds toward housing, mitigation and infrastructure; staff urged residents to prepare documents now for anticipated program rollouts.","actionData","errors"]

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