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City staff to seek direction after FEMA denied reimbursement for debris pickup in private developments

5754415 · August 28, 2025
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Summary

Staff reported FEMA denied reimbursement for vegetative debris removal in several private developments following Hurricane Milton; council discussed options including continuing the service with city funds, requiring HOA reimbursement, or changing right‑of‑way agreements.

City staff told the Sebastian City Council that FEMA denied reimbursement for six private developments where the city had coordinated vegetative debris removal following Hurricane Milton and asked the council for direction on future policy.

What happened: Staff said 17 private developments in the city have right‑of‑way access agreements; 13 had up‑to‑date forms and six requested city removal help after the storm. FEMA reviewed the city’s submissions and denied reimbursement for those six private developments because, staff…

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