Report Prepared by: Ken F. Elwin, PE, Director of Public Works
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SUBJECT: Authorization to Submit Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Grant Applications for Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) and Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) for Fahrens Creek and Black Rascal Creek/Le Grand Canal
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers granting retroactive authority for submittal of FEMA grant applications due December 9, 2018 for the Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program and Flood Mitigation Program for Fahrens Creek and Black Rascal Creek/Le Grand Canal.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion granting retroactive authority to the City Manager for submittal of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Grant Applications due December 9, 2018 for Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) and Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) for Fahrens Creek and Black Rascal Creek/Le Grand Canal.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve as recommended by staff;
2. Approve, subject to conditions outlined by Council;
3. Continue to a future meeting;
4. Deny.
AUTHORITY
City of Merced Charter, Section 200 - Powers.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
Not applicable.
DISCUSSION
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has provided funding for two separate grant programs to be coordinated through the California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES). The Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) and Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) programs provide funding opportunities to State and local communities for mitigation programs and planning activities to help reduce the risk of future disasters and thereby reducing reliance on Federal Funding, as well as reducing or eliminating claims under the National Flood Insurance Program.
City staff, in coordination with Merced County and the Merced Irrigation District (MID), identified two major streams within the County in need of planning studies, Fahrens Creek and Black Rascal Creek/Le Grand Canal. City Staff is seeking authority to act as lead agency for the purposes of the grant app...
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