Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 24PLN31 for the City of Fort Pierce Comprehensive Vulnerability Assessment FDEP Resilient Florida Grant Agreement in the amount of $159,665.00. 

The City of Fort Pierce was awarded a Florida Department of Protection (FDEP) Resilient Florida Grant to complete a Comprehensive Vulnerability Assessment (VA) in the amount of $159,655.00. The completion of the Comprehensive Vulnerability Assessment will be pursued through a Specific Authorization with Kimley-Horn and Associates, who completed the City's 2005 Citywide Stormwater Master Plan (SWMP). The 2005 SWMP is in need of updating and the Vulnerability Assessment through the Resilient Florida Grant is the first step in updating the SWMP.
The City of Fort Pierce's Comprehensive Vulnerability Assessment FDEP Grant Agreement No. 24PLN31 was executed by the City on December 16th, 2024 and FDEP on January 6, 2025. The Grant Agreement Amendment No. 1 addresses changes from a 24PLN Grant Work Plan to a 25PLN Grant Work Plan Template. This includes utilizing the 2050 and 2080 Planning Horizons in lieu of the 2040 and 2070 Planning Horizons. These planning horizons are utilized for newer grants. Additionally, the newer work plan template has a smoother process for submitting deliverables and streamlines work throughout the duration of the grant agreement. Lastly, Grant Task deadlines have been extended through March 31, 2026, with eligibility for extension beyond June 2026 once Exhibit A- Progress Reports Forms are submitted.

FDEP has specified that the Amendment should be executed and returned within 60-days of the email notification dated April 4th, 2025.

Staff recommends approval of the Grant Agreement Amendment No. 1.

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Engineering Department

Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP)
Kimley-Horn & Associates