CDBG-DR

Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Funds - Hurricane Ian

 The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) directly awarded Lee County $1,107,881,000 in funding to support long‐term recovery efforts following Hurricane Ian.

About CDBG-DR
The United States (U.S.) Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) allocated $1,107,881,000 in funding to Lee County to support long‐term recovery efforts following Hurricane Ian.  As the grantee, Lee County is the Lead Agency responsible for administering Hurricane Ian CDBG-DR funds within the County. Lee County’s Action Plan details how funds will be allocated to address remaining unmet needs in Lee County. 

CDBG-DR funds must be used for necessary expenses related to disaster relief, long-term recovery, restoration of infrastructure and housing, economic revitalization, mitigation, and planning. Each CDBG-DR activity must address a disaster-related impact, be a CDBG-eligible activity, and meet a CDBG national objective. At least 70% of the grant must be used for projects that benefit Low- and Moderate-Income (LMI) households, which HUD defines as a family at or below 80% of Area Median Income.
Additional information can be found on Lee County’s CDBG-DR webpage.

Click here to access Lee County's CDBG-DR Website

To view Public Notices related to the Town's CDBG-DR projects including upcoming selection committee meeting notices, please click HERE

Recovery and Resiliency Planning Program

Town of Fort Myers Beach Long Term Recovery Plan and Comprehensive Plan Updates : $1,575,000.00 Obligated Funds 

The Town of Fort Myers Beach seeks Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funding through the Lee County Recovery and Resiliency Planning Program to support critically necessary island-wide recovery and resilience planning initiatives. The Town of Fort Myers Beach, along with other coastal communities, absorbed the brunt of Hurricane Ian’s impacts in Lee County. Recovery efforts since Ian’s landfall have highlighted the need for modernized, comprehensive and actionable recovery plans to guide the town’s implementation of its recovery strategy, fully considering unmet needs, mitigation best practices and sustainability.

Agreement

Town of Fort Myers Beach North Island Water Tower Complex :  $4,681,844.90 Obligated Funds

The Town of Fort Myers Beach seeks Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funding through the Lee County Critical Infrastructure Program to support the critically necessary replacement and repair of the North Island Water Tower Complex. The Town of Fort Myers Beach, along with other coastal communities, absorbed the brunt of Hurricane Ian’s impacts in Lee County. Recovery efforts since Ian’s landfall have highlighted the need for a consistent supply of potable water, consistent with the FEMA Water Systems lifeline category.

Agreement

Town of Fort Myers Beach Parks and Recreation Revitalization : $8,336,753.00 Obligated Funds

The Town of Fort Myers Beach seeks CDBG-DR funding to restore and enhance its parks and recreation facilities, all of which were severely impacted by Hurricane Ian. The three key components of this consolidated project are the Old San Carlos & Time Square Lighting Project, Newton Park Beach Facility, and the Bay Oaks Pool Complex. Together, these projects aim to address blighted conditions in the Town, revitalize the Town's public spaces, improve public safety, and enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors.

Agreement




12/27/2023 

Click here to view the Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact, Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds, and Final Notice and Public Review of a Proposed Activity in a 100-Year Floodplain/Wetland

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