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CC - CONSENT ITEM: Adoption of Resolution Designating the City’s Authorized Agents for the Purpose of Obtaining Certain State and Federal Financial Assistance under the California Disaster Assistance Act and Public Law 93-288 as Amended by the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act of 1988, Respectively.
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Meeting Date: July 8, 2024
Contact Person/Dept.: Lisa Soghor, Chief Financial Officer
Phone Number: (310) 253-5865
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Attachments: Yes [X] No []
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (07/02/2024)
Department Approval: Lisa Soghor, CFO (07/01/2024) _____________________________________________________________________
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution designating the City’s authorized agents for the purpose of obtaining certain state and federal financial assistance under the California Disaster Assistance Act and Public Law 93-288 as amended by the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act of 1988, respectively.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
In order to apply for FEMA funding and state financial assistance under the California Disaster Assistance Act, every three years the City Council must adopt a resolution designating the City’s authorized agents. The attached resolution designates the City Manager, the Chief Financial Officer, and the Fire Chief as the City’s authorized agents.
A Designation of Applicant’s Agent Resolution for Non-State Agencies (Cal OES Form 130) is required for the City to be eligible to receive federal financial assistance under Public Law 93-288 as amended by the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act of 1988, and/or state financial assistance under the California Disaster Assistance Act. A resolution older than three years is invalid. The last Designation of Applicant’s Agent Resolution was authorized by the City Council on April 27, 2020. The attached resolution is universal and effective for all open and future emergencies/disasters and grant applications up to three years following the date of approval by the Council.
FISCAL ANALYSIS
If Cal OES Form 130 is not on file with Cal OES, the City will be ineligible to apply for reimbursement or receive any public assistance funds available for declared disasters or for hazard mitigation grants.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution Designating City’s Authorized Agents
MOTIONS
That the City Council:
Adopt the resolution designating the City’s authorized agents for the purpose of obtaining certain state and federal financial assistance under the California Disaster Assistance Act and Public Law 93-288 as amended by the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act of 1988, respectively.