City of Tarpon Springs

The City of Tarpon Springs has been awarded a contract under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Watershed Planning Program, administered by the Florida Division of Emergency Management through the Executive Office of the Governor. This project, identified by solicitation number H1493, provides funding in the amount of 215,461.50 dollars to develop a Watershed Master Plan. The primary objective of this initiative is to produce a plan that qualifies for credit under the Community Rating System, following a statewide approach established by a previous pilot program focused on research and standardized guidance materials. The performance period for this agreement is scheduled to run from March 11, 2026, through May 31, 2028. As a sub-recipient of the state, the City of Tarpon Springs is required to adhere to the Florida Single Audit Act and other contractual agreement guidelines to ensure the proper execution of the watershed planning process.