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Dade City awards city hall generator bid after FEMA grant; commission votes 5-0
Summary
The commission awarded a bid for an emergency backup generator at City Hall after staff said the city secured a $128,912.57 grant from the Florida Division of Emergency Management; staff will return with a contract.
The Dade City Commission voted 5-0 to award the bid for a new emergency backup generator for City Hall and directed staff to finalize contract terms.
City Manager Van Ervin told the commission the city applied for and received a grant from the Florida Division of Emergency Management through Pasco County. Van Ervin said the awarded grant amount is $128,912.57; staff said if costs exceed the grant award there are funds available through local sources ("penny for Pasco") to cover any overage.
Why it matters: The generator is intended to keep City Hall operational during power outages, including those caused by storms. Staff described the project as an investment in continuity of essential services.
During the brief discussion, commissioners commended staff for securing the award. The agenda item authorized the bid award; the city attorney and finance staff will return with a final contract for approval after Mr. Brackens and the city manager complete their review.
The motion to approve the staff recommendation carried on a roll-call vote, 5–0.
