FEMA FUNDING FINAL PUBLIC NOTICE-KENNEDY PARK PIER GAZEBO REPAIR
FINAL PUBLIC NOTICE
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has received the subgrant application for the City of Edgewater’s George Kennedy Memorial Park pier and gazebo repair due to damages in Hurricane Irma (DR-4337-FL PW 04293). Pursuant to Executive Order 11988 and 44 CFR Part 9.12, final notice is hereby given of FEMA’s intent to provide funding for this project under the Public Assistance (PA) Program.
An initial disaster-wide Public Notice was published October 6, 2017 for Hurricane Irma. Comments and other information received were fully evaluated by FEMA along with evaluation of social, economic, environmental, and safety considerations. This notice serves as a project-specific final notice for FEMA’s funding action located within the floodplain. FEMA has determined that the only practicable alternative is to locate this facility at its original location within the floodplain because the facility is functionally dependent upon its location within the floodplain.
Funding for the proposed project will be conditional upon compliance with all applicable federal, tribal, state and local laws, regulations, floodplain standards, permit requirements and conditions. This action complies with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) requirements.
Responsible Entity: FEMA Public Assistance (PA) Program
Applicant: City of Edgewater
Project Title(s): PA-04-FL-4337-PW-04293; 33158 - George Kennedy Memorial Park
Location of Proposed Work: (28.99328, -80.90409)
Floodplain: Project is located in the AE Zone, otherwise known as the 100-year floodplain, per Volusia County FIRM Panel #12127C0685 J, dated 09/29/2017.
Proposed Work and Purpose: The City of Edgewater will replace piles, decking boards, pile bracing, decking support joists, and deck railing on a pier. Piles, pile bents, floor joists, decking, railing, perimeter beams, angle braces, roof rafters, hip rafters, roof decking, siding, and metal roofing on an attached gazebo will also be replaced. The applicant has obtained both USACE and FDEP permits and is responsible for ensuring compliance with permit conditions.
Project Alternatives: The alternative that has been considered is the no action alternative. This alternative is not feasible as the area will remain vulnerable to further damages, including property damage which could be hazardous to human life and safety. With the no action alternative, continued negative impacts on adjacent infrastructure, property, residents, and the community may be experienced. Alternate locations were not considered as the pier is functionally dependent upon its location within the floodplain. The facility also provides open space uses for recreation and habitat for wildlife.
Comments: This will serve as the final public notice regarding the above-described action funded by the FEMA PA program. Interested persons may submit comments, questions, or request a map of this specific project by writing to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Region 4, 3003 Chamblee-Tucker Road, Atlanta, Georgia 30341, or by emailing FEMA-R4EHP@fema.dhs.gov. Comments should be sent in writing with the subject line FL-4337-PW-04293, City of Edgewater at the above address within 15 days of the date of this notice.
