Report Prepared by: Janet German, Secretary III, Fire Dept.
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SUBJECT: Consider Approving Resolution 2017-13 to Allow a Designation of Authorized Agent to File Application and Execute Documents Required to Obtain Disaster Relief Assistance From the Recent Rain Storms
REPORT IN BRIEF
A Resolution of the City Council is necessary to authorize certain officials of the City to file an application with the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) to obtain funding for federal assistance due to the recent flooding in the City of Merced.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Resolution 2017-13, a Resolution of the City of Council of the City of Merced, California, designation of authorized agent to file applications and execute documents required to obtain disaster relief assistance.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve as recommended by Staff; or,
2. Approve, subject to other than recommended by Staff; or,
3. Deny; or,
4. Refer to Staff for reconsideration of specific items or,
5. Continue to a future meeting.
AUTHORITY
Cith of Merced Charter, Section 200
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
Public Safety, as provided for in the 2016-17 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
The State of California, Cal OES requires a Resolution authorizing a public entity to submit applications for the purpose of obtaining federal financial assistance, under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. If this Resolution is approved, it will serve as a universal resolution which will be effective for all open and future disasters up to three (3) years following the date of City Council approval. The Resolution designates the City Manager or the Assistant City Manager to serve as the City’s Authorized Agent with respect to applications for financial assistance for disasters.
During the recent rain storms, several City departments participated in efforts to protect the City from flooding and spent numerous hours preparing for an emergency/disaster response. The Resolution will enable meet Cal OES requirements for reimbursement purposes. Without this Resolution, the City will not eligible for emergency and/or disaster recovery reimbursement from the State.
If approved, copies of the executed Resolution will be forwarded to the Merced County EOS, which acts on behalf of the County of Merced in its capacity as the lead agency for the Operational Area.
IMPACT ON CITY RESOURCES
There is no General Fund fiscal impact related to submission of the Resolution. The City may receive a reimbursement or other federal aid.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution 2017-13