City of Port Orange

As a Hazard Mitigation Grant Program project, the Sub-Recipient proposes mitigation reconstruction of property located at 21 Cypress In The Wood, Port Orange, Florida 32129. The HMGP proposed project scope of work for mitigation reconstruction of this flood-prone property shall include demolition of the existing structure, installation of a new manufactured home, and elevation of the new dwelling to a minimum of 2 feet above the Base Flood Elevation (BFE + 2'). According to the FIRM, the property is within Zone AE which has a Base Flood Elevation of 27.4 feet NAVD88. The new dwelling shall be elevated on concrete piers to a proposed minimum Design Flood Elevation of 29.4 feet NAVD88 consistent with the Freeboard Value Approach. Equipment and utilities shall also be elevated to the required height. Appropriate means of access shall be constructed including ramps where needed to allow the homeowner to navigate the elevated structure using assisted mobility devices. Debris and hazardous materials shall be properly disposed, the site shall be restored, and the new residence shall be made safe for human habitation with utilities and equipment reconnected. The property bordered by the Atlantic Ocean, the Halifax River, and smaller waterways-continues to be at risk of inundation due to tidal surge and rainfall runoff. A structural assessment of the existing residence concluded that the wood frame, manufactured unit built in 1977 on a concrete pier foundation with a total living area of 1,248 square feet is ineligible for lifting and a danger to occupancy due to past storm damage. The extent of structural damage caused by Hurricane Ian prompted the city to issue a Substantial Damage Determination. The project shall prevent future structural damage and eliminate substantial repair and displacement costs.