For City Council Meeting May 27, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
APPROVAL: Tanya Williams, City Manager
FROM: Tim Sullivan, Assistant City Manager
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Request City Council to Authorize Staff to Submit a Notice of Interest and Subsequent Full Application to the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program to Support the Purchase and Installation of the Generator and Flooding Mitigation Projects.
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize staff to submit a Notice of Interest and subsequent full application to the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program to support the purchase and installation of generators and flooding mitigation projects.
BACKGROUND
The Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), administered by the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) in partnership with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), provides funding to local governments, special districts, and eligible non-profits to implement long-term hazard mitigation measures that reduce the risk of future disasters.
ANALYSIS/DISCUSSION
Staff is recommending the submission of an application for the HGMP 'Project' category funding to purchase and install generators at City facilities that provide essential services during emergencies, particularly in the event of utility power outages. An inventory is currently being assessed, and a comprehensive list of eligible locations will be determined to ensure all qualifying facilities are included in the request.
In addition, the City has experienced significant flooding issues along Foothill Boulevard since its construction. To address this, staff suggest submitting a request under the 'Advance Assistance' category of funding available through HGMP. This type of application allows for up to 25% of the total HGMP funds allocated for California to be utilized for the development or ...
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