25-04819L

FINAL PUBLIC NOTICE

Effective Dates of Public Notice for 15-days starting Friday, 11/28/2025, ending 12/12/2025

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has received the subgrant application for Cypress Cove at HealthPark Florida due to damages as a result of Hurricane Ian (DR-4673-FL). Pursuant to Executive Order 11988, Executive Order 11990 and 44 CFR Part 9.12, final notice is hereby given of FEMA’s intent to provide funding for projects under the Public Assistance (PA) Program.

An initial disaster-wide Public Notice for Hurricane Ian (DR-4673-FL was published on October 18, 2022. Comments and other information received were fully evaluated by FEMA along with evaluation of social, economic, environmental, and safety considerations. This notice serves as a project-specific final notice for FEMA’s funding of an action located within the floodplain. FEMA has determined that the only practicable alternative is to repair the campus wide facilities at its original location within the floodplain because the buildings and services provide long term care and residences for seniors in the Cypress Cove community.

Funding for the proposed project will be conditional upon compliance with all applicable federal, tribal, state and local laws, regulations, floodplain standards, permit requirements and conditions. This action complies with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) requirements.

Responsible Entity: FEMA Public Assistance (PA) Program

Applicant: Cypress Cove at HealthPark Florida

Project Title(s):
PA-04-FL-4673-PW-01008: 721468-Cypress Cove – Pumping Stations
PA-04-FL-4673-PW-01452: 708858-Cypress Cove - The Inn
PA-04-FL-4673-PW-02438: 708862-Cypress Cove – Mead Therapy Center
PA-04-FL-4673-PW-02439: 708856-Cypress Cove - The Cottage
PA-04-FL-4673-PW-02446: 708860-Cypress Cove - The Lodge
PA-04-FL-4673-PW-02474: 722180-Cypress Cove - The Harbor
PA-04-FL-4673-PW-02482: 715790-Cypress Cove Villas
PA-04-FL-4673-PW-02764: 745255- Commons Kitchen - WICs in Dolphin Dining
PA-04-FL-4673-PW-05018: 708863-Cypress Cove - The Commons
PA-04-FL-4673-PW-05019: 708865-Cypress Cove - Furniture and Contents
PA-04-FL-4673-PW-06676: 721466-Cypress Cove - Equipment
PA-04-FL-4673-PW-06677: 721467-Cypress Cove– Sitework & Accessory Structures
PA-04-FL-4673-PW-06957: 728585-Cypress Cove - Harbor and Villas – Contents

Location of Proposed Work: 10200 Cypress Cove Drive, Fort Myers Florida, 33908

Floodplain/Wetlands: Project is located in a Zone AE, per Lee County Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) Panel Number 12071C0418G, dated November 17, 2022 this also includes the Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) 23-04-3191P dated March 22, 2024. The proposed work will not take place in wetlands per the United States Fish and Wildlife Service National Wetlands Inventory and will have little potential to impact or affect wetland values.

Proposed Work and Purpose: Cypress Cove at HealthPark Florida seeks to restore the facilities located on the Cypress Cove campus which were damaged by flood waters and strong winds associated with Hurricane Ian (DR 4673 FL). The applicant will make facility and building repairs to pre-disaster condition using in kind materials at multiple sites throughout the campus and purchase replacement contents for the damaged structures. This includes removing and replacing nonstructural multiple interior components as follows: dry wall, insulation, flooring (vinyl, concrete and tile), interior doors with casings and trim, HVAC components, hydraulic elevator and doors, bathroom fixtures, plumbing, garage doors and electrical components. Additional work for replacement of fixtures and contents includes window treatments, lights, cabinets, safety features, alarm systems, counters, appliances, fitness equipment, and TV’s. Wall surfaces were cleaned before repairs, where applicable. Exterior lighting, safety equipment, electrical and paving repairs will also be repaired or replaced.

Cypress Cove is a senior living and medical campus offering comprehensive services, including independent living, assisted living, memory care assisted living, and skilled nursing care. These repairs are necessary to safely provide for the welfare of the residents on campus with continued healthcare and living facilities.

Project Alternatives: FEMA has considered the no-action alternative, as required by Title 44 of the Code of Federal Regulations and has determined it is impracticable as the facility provides medical care and housing to long term elderly residents. The no action alternative would adversely impact the community by disruption of medical services to the population they serve. No alternative locations were considered practicable due to the inability to relocate all campus facilities which provide necessary services to the community.

A campus-wide hazard mitigation proposal will be evaluated in an Architectural/Engineering (AE) Feasibility Study (PA-04-4673-07667 PN 807583). If practicable flood minimization measures are developed in the AE Feasibility study, these will be implemented and may reduce risk of future flood damages.

Comments: This will serve as the final public notice regarding the above-described action funded by the FEMA PA program. Interested persons may submit comments,
questions, or request a map of this specific project by writing to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Region 4, 3005 Chamblee-Tucker Road, Atlanta, Georgia 30341, or by emailing [email protected]. Comments should be sent in writing with the subject line, “FL-4673-Cypress Cove at HealthPark Florida Campus Wide Repairs” at the above address within 15 days of the date of this notice.

Posting: Public Notice will be published in the Florida Business Observer for Lee County as a Legal Notice on 11/28, 12/5, and 12/12/2025. Also, posted on public bulletin boards at Cypress Cove for fifteen days effective 11/28/2025 through 12/12/2025.
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