19 - FEMA Grant Program Application - flood mitigation assistance for 2597 Clark LaneItem No. 19
TO: City Council
John Godwin, City Manager
FROM: Carla Easton, PE, City Engineer
SUBJECT: FEMA GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION
DATE: January 22, 2019
BACKGROUND: The Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant Program, under the Federal
Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Assistance programs, assists
states and communities by providing federal funds for cost-effective measures to reduce or
eliminate the risk of flood damage to repetitive and severe repetitive loss buildings that are
insurable under the National Flood Insurance Program. Project grants can be used for acquisition
and demolition of eligible properties meeting the repetitive loss criteria, and expenses are 100%
reimbursable.
STATUS OF ISSUE: The property located at 2597 Clark Lane is eligible for assistance through
the Flood Mitigation Assistance Program, and the owner has requested that an application be
submitted on her behalf. If awarded, the program will pay for the purchase of the property and
demolition of the structure at an estimated cost of approximately $180,000.
State and federal regulations require that the Council pass a resolution supporting the city's
participation in the program as part of the application process.
BUDGET: The city would front project costs, but be fully reimbursed by FEMA, plus
administration fees.
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize execution of resolution authorizing the grant application.