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for an affordable housing opportunity. Should additional work be needed to make the structure habitable again after the move, other outside funding may be required to correct any deficiencies. FEMA Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) Grant Program The PDM program provides funds to states, territories, Indian tribal governments, communities, and universities for hazard mitigation planning and the implementation of mitigation projects prior to a disaster event. Funding these plans and projects reduces overall risks to the population and structures while also reducing reliance on funding from actual disaster declarations. PDM grants are to be awarded on a competitive basis and without reference to state allocations, quotas, or other formula-based allocation of funds. Eligible mitigation projects include voluntary acquisition of real property, relocation of public and private structures, and elevation of existing public or private structures. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Estimated costs to acquire the property and relocate the structure include the following items: Property Acquisition $268,000 Property Appraisal $ 1,500 Structural Feasibility to Move Residence $ 5,000 Relocation of Structure $ 25,000 Administration $ 15 000 Estimated Total $314,500 All estimates will be verified and the BOCC will approve any grant request prior to an official submittal to FEMA pre-disaster mitigation program. RECOMMENDATION: The Manager recommends the Board authorize the Floodplain Manager and other staff to pursue Stimulus Funding for aPre-disaster Mitigation Grant to fund the purchase of a single family residential structure in the Heritage Hills Subdivision and the Director of Housing and Community Development to explore other appropriate funding opportunities to make the building acceptable for occupation as an affordable housing opportunity.