Town of Pomona Park, Florida Rebuild Florida 2023 and 2024 Storms Infrastructure Repair Program (IRP) Public Hearing & Public Comment Notice

Town of Pomona Park, Florida

Rebuild Florida 2023 and 2024 Storms

Infrastructure Repair Program (IRP)

Public Hearing & Public Comment Notice

The Town of Pomona Park is soliciting public input on its intent to apply for funding under the Rebuild Florida 2023 and 2024 Storms Infrastructure Repair Program, administered by FloridaCommerce’s Office of Long-Term Resiliency (OLTR).

Project Title: Permanent Generators and Fire Suppression System Improvements

Project Description: The Town proposes to (1) install permanent diesel-fueled standby generators with automatic transfer switches (ATS) at two critical facilities/infrastructure locations—Town Hall (1775 US Highway 17 S.) and the Town’s fire suppression system site (108 Worcester Road)—and (2) construct fire suppression system improvements that expand capacity and provide redundancy where none currently exists. Work includes reinforced concrete pads, ATS, electrical and SCADA integration, and site security; generators will be anchored and wind-rated. The fire suppression scope mirrors the existing system and includes a new 30,000-gallon ground storage tank, 2,000-gallon hydropneumatic tank, 50-HP high-service pump, associated yard piping, and electrical services.

Benefit/National Objective: The activity qualifies under both the Low- and Moderate-Income (LMI) and Urgent Need national objectives. Beneficiary survey data confirm that 83.28% of residents are LMI, ensuring compliance with HUD’s requirement that at least 70% of program expenditures benefit LMI households. The project will protect public health, improve resilience, and ensure continuity of essential services for the entire community.

Funding Request: $1,551,500 in federal CDBG-DR funds through the Rebuild Florida 2023 and 2024 Storms Infrastructure Repair Program, to include $1,228,000 in budgeted Construction line-item costs; $246,000 in budgeted Engineering line-item costs; and $77,500 in budgeted Administration line-item costs.

Public Comment: Written comments may be submitted to the Town Clerk’s Office, P.O. Box 518 / 1775 US Highway 17 S., Pomona Park, FL 32181; by email at townclerk@pomonapark.com; or by calling (386) 649-4902. Comments must be received by noon on September 29, 2025.

Public Hearing: A public hearing to receive citizen comments on the application will be held at Town Hall, 1775 US Highway 17 S., Pomona Park, FL 32181, on September 24, 2025 at 5:45 p.m. A draft copy of the application will be available for public review during normal business hours at Town Hall by noon on September 24, 2025. A copy of the final application will be available for review at Town Hall no later than September 29, 2025. The application will be submitted to FloridaCommerce on or before September 29, 2025. To obtain additional information, contact the Town Clerk’s Office at the address, email, or phone number listed above.

Accessibility & Language Access: The hearing will be conducted in a handicapped-accessible location. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate should advise the Town at least five (5) days before the hearing by contacting the Town Clerk’s Office. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Town using the Florida Relay Service at 1-800-955-8771 (TDD) or 1-800-955-8770 (Voice). Any non-English speaking person wishing to attend should contact the Town Clerk’s Office at least five (5) days prior to the hearing; an interpreter will be provided.

Anti-Displacement: The Town does not expect any permanent displacement as a result of CDBG-funded activities. If displacement occurs, the Town will assist affected persons consistent with its anti-displacement and relocation policy, available for review at the Town Clerk’s Office.

This notice is being published in compliance with the Rebuild Florida 2023 and 2024 Storms Infrastructure Repair Program, funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant–Disaster Recovery Program.

Applicant & Contact of Record:

Town of Pomona Park (UEI: P6Z4U8B2M4R5; FEIN: 59-1502925)

Andrea Almeida, Town Clerk, P.O. Box 518 / 1775 US Highway 17 S., Pomona Park, FL 32181; townclerk@pomonapark.com; (386) 649-4902.