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Sarasota gets fresh CDBG‑DR allocation for 2024 storms; staff warns of OMB guidance pause

Sarasota Board of County Commissioners · January 28, 2025
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County staff reported a new HUD CDBG‑DR allocation for 2024 storms and outlined faster HUD timelines and new eligible uses; officials said an OMB memorandum requiring temporary pauses in grant obligations may affect rollout and staff will report back on implications.

Sarasota County officials told the Board of County Commissioners that HUD has awarded an additional allocation of Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG‑DR) funds tied to the 2024 storms, with staff presenting initial figures and administrative changes. Staff said the county is treated as a second‑time grantee and can leverage prior planning while meeting new requirements under HUD’s Universal Notice, which shortens action‑plan development windows and increases…

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