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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 ...
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