RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF EAST PALO ALTO
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR THE
HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the California office of emergency services recently released a funding opportunity regarding FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP); and WHEREAS the program makes approximately $428 million in federal funding available for eligible HMGP activities and projects; and
WHEREAS, City of East Palo Alto staff with assistance from consultant Harris & Associates has submitted a grant application for upgrading the O’Connor Pump Station; and WHEREAS, the O’Connor Pump station is a critical asset to the City and a project to upgrade the facility is included in the city’s 2020 capital improvement plan; and WHEREAS, the grant application for O’Connor Pump Station Phase II for major site improvements was submitted on April 13, 2022; and
WHEREAS, the recent project cost estimate for design, construction, construction management, and contingency is approximately $12 million. A 25% city match in the amount of $3 million would be required; and
WHEREAS, FEMA will review applications and tentatively provide further direction to agencies in 2023.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PALO ALTO HEREBY authorizes the City Manager to submit an application for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3
rd day May 2022, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Ruben Abrica, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
James Colin, Acting City Clerk Valerie J. Armento, Interim City Attorney