CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
April 2, 2024 {{section.number}}{{item.number}}
ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, FIRE SERVICES
DIRECTOR, AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR, AS AGENTS OF THE CITY OF CORONADO FOR SEEKING DISASTER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a resolution (Attachment 1) authorizing the City Manager, Fire Services Director, and Administrative Services Director as agents of the City of Coronado for seeking disaster financial assistance.
BACKGROUND:
Under federal Public Law 93-288, as amended by the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act of 1988, and state law under the California Disaster Assistance Act, City Staff must bring a resolution before the City Council to maintain a current list of authorized signers on file at California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) for the purpose of obtaining certain federal and state financial assistance. Such a resolution authorizes designated City Staff to provide for all matters pertaining to such state and federal disaster assistance the assurances and agreements required.
This item is before the City Council to consider approval of the resolution accepting the Designation of Applicant’s Agent Resolution and designating the City Manager, Fire Services Director, and Administrative Services Director as City authorized agents for signing disaster recovery documentation.
ANALYSIS:
In order to apply for financial assistance, the City Council must authorize certain Staff to execute the required documentation necessary for financial assistance. This is done by adopting a City Council Resolution and a California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Designation of Subrecipient’s Agent Resolution (Cal OES Form 130) designating the authorized Staff.
Cal OES has provided guidance to the City regarding form 130, containing the exact language required in the attached Resolution with clear instructions to provide titles, rather than names of authorized signers. The three authorized signers recommended in the Resolution are the City Manager, Fire Services Director, and Administrative Services Director. These three positions have the highest level of relevant oversight and will likely be directing the Staff working most closely to the financial recovery efforts in current and future events. Form 130 must be completed, authorized, and returned to Cal OES to satisfy this requirement.
FISCAL IMPACT:
In order to receive financial assistance for eligible expenditures during a declared disaster, California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) form 130 must be on file with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Cal OES.
ALTERNATIVE:
Not adopt the resolution and not receive disaster financial assistance.
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT:
Not Applicable
PUBLIC NOTICE:
No notice required.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution
2. Cal-OES Form 130
Submitted By: Administrative Services Department / John Kim