Ruane discusses $1.1 billion Hurricane Ian relief funds with GPIA

By PAULETTE LeBLANC pleblanc@breezenewspapers com

Greater Pine Island Alliance founder Jay Sanderson reported that Lee County Commissioner Kevin Ruane attended the GPIA meeting Tuesday, April 11, where he talked about funds that have been allotted to targeted areas from the $1 1 billion allocated for Southwest Florida for restoration after Hurricane Ian

“It’s pretty much all of Pine Island,” Sanderson said

The money has been verbally awarded by the U S Department of Urban Development, but it can take as much as 60 days, Ruane said The figure, he said, was established by the unmet need when it comes to housing

“Most of Pine Island is eligible for HUD funding,” Ruane said