The purpose of this grant is to mitigate flooding by elevating flood prone properties in Marion County. The firm hired shall ensure the County's contractual obligations are met in accordance with Federal and State law. Including but not limited to: General Grant Administration Fully administer all aspects of grant according to the contractual agreement with the Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant Agreement with FEMA and SC Office of Resilience Mitigation • Report to local officials on the grant process • Prepare required reports to the State • Prepare requests for payment from the County of Marion to the property owners or contractor (as determined). • Prepare requests for reimbursement from the County of Marion to the State Assist the County of Marion in elevation options for procurement of qualified contractors in accordance with Marion County procurement standards of Marion • Assist the County of Marion in developing an agreement between the County and the Homeowners that passes along the relevant terms of the grant. This agreement will also establish Homeowner obligations that must be followed during the elevation of their home Coordination of inspection, structure requirement, and bid/contract process for elevation contractor procurement
