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Polk County moves forward with $17.1 million in GLO mitigation projects, discusses shortfall and funding sources
Summary
Polk County Commissioners Court agreed April 22 to proceed with Hurricane Harvey regional mitigation projects tied to two GLO grants that award $17,098,000 to the county.
Polk County Commissioners Court agreed April 22 to proceed with a portfolio of Hurricane Harvey regional mitigation projects tied to two GLO grants that provide a combined $17,098,000 to the county, county staff said.
Packet materials reviewed by the court showed the estimated combined cost for all proposed projects at $18,252,355.75, leaving an approximate shortfall of roughly $1.15 million. County staff and commissioners discussed options to address the gap, including moving available Intergovernmental Housing (IAH) receipts into project budgets and applying a delinquent‑tax surplus identified by staff.
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