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Manatee County outlines CDBG‑DR process for storm recovery; $252 million allocation, 70% LMI requirement
Summary
Manatee County told Longboat Key and county commissioners it has a $252 million CDBG‑DR allocation for storm recovery and mitigation and outlined program rules requiring at least 70% of funds to benefit low‑to‑moderate income persons and at least 15% to be used for mitigation.
Manatee County staff briefed commissioners and Longboat Key officials on the CDBG‑DR (Community Development Block Grant—Disaster Recovery) program the county is administering for three storms (Debbie, Helene and Milton). Michelle Davis Farnham, the county’s CDBG‑DR lead, said the county’s allocation is $252,000,000 and explained program rules and timing.
Key rules and schedule explained: the program includes a 70% low‑to‑moderate income (LMI) benefit metric across funded activities; at least 15% of CDBG‑DR funds…
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