Resolution  approving the expenditure of additional Debris Collection tickets in the total  amount $169,968.36 for DRC Emergency Services, LLC, 740 Museum Drive, Mobile, AL 36608 for Debris Removal Services in response to Hurricane Matthew (DR-4283). DRC Emergency Services, LLC is under a continuing contract to provide the City with post-storm or other post-disaster related debris removal services along with Thompson Consulting Services, LLC (TCS), responsible for Debris Monitoring tickets. Additional debris collection tickets were identified and reviewed by TSC as City maintained roads in the total amount of $169,968.36. (See attached third party payment recommendation reports)  Upon review of Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping and Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for State collection roadways, additional debris collection tickets were determined eligible for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) reimbursement. FEMA and the State historically reimburses the City for a portion of these costs. Assistance for the State and affected local Governments can include as required:

•           Payment of not less than 75 percent of the eligible costs for debris removal and emergency protective measures taken to save lives and protect property and public health.  Emergency protective measures assistance is available to state and eligible local governments on a cost-sharing basis including direct federal assistance (Source: FEMA funded, state administered.)

•           The State of Florida historically reimburses 50% of the remaining balance of the local cost share.

General fund balance will be used for anticipated unreimbursed costs up to 12.5% ($21,246.05). A future budget amendment will authorize all Hurricane Matthew related costs not covered by FEMA.

Recommendation:  Deputy Public Works Director recommends adoption

of the Resolution.