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Council approves funding step for voluntary buyouts in flood-prone neighborhoods; staff outlines FEMA process and 25% city match
Summary
A city bill authorizing activities tied to voluntary buyouts in flood-prone neighborhoods passed after council discussion. City staff described the program as voluntary, noted about 30–40 acquisitions since the early 2000s, and said FEMA funds flow through the state Division of Emergency Management to the city, with a 25% local match.
Jacksonville City Council approved legislation (identified in the meeting as 20 20 four-nine 27) that supports voluntary acquisition of flood-prone properties, a strategy officials said helps open neighborhoods and reduce risks from repeated storm-related isolation.
Councilmember Salem asked whether the program relied on voluntary homeowner participation and how it was funded. A city official identified in the discussion as the chief of emergency management confirmed the program is voluntary and said the city has completed…
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