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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
<br />Indian River County is seeking $194,000 from the Florida Division of Emergency Management (DEM)
<br />to implement the Indian River Residential Retrofit Program in order to mitigate the effects of wind
<br />damage for our residents. The Retrofit Program will focus on a systemic approach that combines all
<br />aspects of wind mitigation solutions, including roof improvements (sheathing, covering, deck, water
<br />barrier), gable end reinforcements, straps, protection on openings (e.g., exterior/garage doors,
<br />windows soffits and roof ventilations) and anchoring of wall or floor units to the foundation. This will
<br />afford the homeowner an increased level of protection during windstorm events, while reducing
<br />homeowner insurance costs in our community.
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<br />Indian River's Capabilities- Indian River County has prove$ its capability to implement
<br />state/federal grants in the past, including the Small Cities Com'm'unity Development Block Grant
<br />(CDBG) Program, Neighborhood Stabilization 1 and 3, (NSCounty's State Housing Initiatives
<br />Partnership (SHIP) Program, and the Hurricane Housing RP,,.#7,1ecover kPi gram (HHRP). Indian River will
<br />also be assisted in the management and administration, orthe Residential Retrofit Program by Indian
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<br />Qualifications & Experience of Project Team-nIndian River County will°utilize five (5) key
<br />personnel and contracted grants Consultant to impt hent, coordinate, and adi 99i ister the Indian
<br />River Residential Retrofit Program. These experienced`individuals'are well qualified_;to successfully
<br />manage all aspects and phases of the/program in compl anc ew th�the states requi ments. The
<br />resumes of all team members, including o,�ur- Consultant's'Team, detailing their experience, can be
<br />found in Appendix A. ` '� �= fi, , �_`
<br />Approach- The Retrofit Program will providefinanclassistance,ehomeowners in need of wind
<br />mitigation by providing wind/..storm protectio, 0o site bt.iiftngle-farni y homes located within the
<br />boundaries of Indian Rive Coun,ty,.,constructed%prior to March:1, 2002_;=Homes addressed will be
<br />those that are homesteaded and'have an asse'ssed,(,GAMA) value:of less than $200,000. Indian River
<br />County p ans to survey the SHIP wait ng list firsttfq viable homes.to address. Following review of
<br />the SHIP wait list, the program will terpromoted toOsidents through outreach events, mass
<br />mailings, and various mediVorms gluding television; newspapers, and websites. Eligible Applicants
<br />will be served7oN:first qualified,.I 'r.,stO.ead,y,;, first assisted basis, subject to program restrictions,
<br />there are<no, income�-qualifications:F':i 'AA.-
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<br />The County will utilize a Housing Specialist to manage the program, including work write ups,
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<br />g, payments and reportsaThis approach will involve: 1) Utilizing qualified licensed inspector to
<br />develop a rieeds,assessment f4„jnstallation-of retrofit measures for individual homes. A Pre -Work
<br />Agreement (Ap�pe dix F) will be,completed'iand signed by the homeowner, Contractor and Program
<br />Manager before'rneasures are performed. 2) Contracting out installation of retrofits to approved
<br />licensed contractors2y3)Quality co trot and code compliance inspections will be conducted, that
<br />include a !post retrofitvinspectionkt a licensed and credentialed Wind Mitigation Inspector.
<br />Project Description- The€Retfefit Program will provide direct assistance to eligible homeowners.
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<br />Indian River County anticipants that this grant will provide windstorm mitigation to between five (5)
<br />and ten (10) homes. These wind mitigation measures will protect homes from the damages of future
<br />windstorms, hurricanes, and severe thunderstorms. Each home will receive a comprehensive
<br />mitigation inspection resulting in a list of specific measures/retrofits that each home is in need of. As
<br />a condition of funding, eligible homeowners will be required to undertake all of the wind mitigation
<br />measures in accordance with the systemic approach. Upon completion of installation, a final
<br />inspection will be performed on all contractor work. A licensed Wind Mitigation Inspector will be
<br />contracted to perform the comprehensive mitigation inspection and identify the measures specific to
<br />each house that are in need of retrofit. The installation of retrofits will be performed by a licensed
<br />contractor, as appropriate to the mitigation measures. All installations will be completed in strict
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