Title
Adopt a Resolution of the City of San Leandro City Council to Approve, Accept and Authorize the City Manager to Execute All Documents Related to the Hazard Mitigation Grant Plan (HMGP) Award of $142,500 and to Appropriate the City's Share of $15,000 of These Funds to execute the plan in Account 010-12-030-5120 for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Expenditures Related to this Grant Program
Staffreport
COUNCIL PRIORITY
* Public Safety
SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends City Council adopt a resolution to accept a grant award of $142,500.00 from the Governor's Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) and to authorize the City Manager to execute all documents and funding related to the purchase and administration of the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program by developing a Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP).
BACKGROUND
On July 25, 2023, the City Manager's Office submitted a request for grant funding through the state's online portal to develop and update a comprehensive plan to form the foundation of a long-term strategy to reduce disaster losses and break the cycle of disaster damage, reconstruction and repetitive damage.
The Hazard Mitigation Grant Program will be used to develop and adopt a Local Hazard Mitigation Plan pursuant to the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 to meet the requirements outlined in 44 CFR Part 201 and the most current FEMA hazard mitigation plan guidance.
Analysis
The Hazard Mitigation Grant Program provides funding for communities to implement mitigation activities to reduce risk to life and property from natural hazards. In California, natural hazards include wildfire, earthquake, drought, extreme weather, flooding, and other impacts of climate change. HMGP funding can also support the development of (LHMPs and project scoping activities.
Previously the plan was implemented through the Alameda County Sheriff's Office as part of a countywide effort; this will expire in 2026. A copy of the 2021 LHMP will remain available on Alameda Coun...
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