RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASADENA APPROVING
A HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION TO THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES (CALOES)
WHEREAS, as a result of the Presidential Major Disaster Declaration, DR-4856 for the California Wildfires and Straight-line Winds, the State of California is eligible for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program ("HMGP") funding to implement mitigation activities that reduce risk to life, property, and infrastructure from natural hazards and future damages; and
WHEREAS, the HMGP is funded by the federal government under the Robert T.
Stafford Emergency Assistance and Disaster Relief Act (Stafford Act) and administered through FEMA and the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES); and
WHEREAS, Cat OES is responsible for identifying program priorities, reviewing applications and forwarding recommendations for funding to FEMA; and WHEREAS, FEMA has final approval for activity eligibility and funding; and WHEREAS, the City of Pasadena Planning & Community Development Department submitted a Notice of Interest (N01) for HMGP funding for DR-4856, and was invited to submit a full sub-application for HMGP funding consideration; and WHEREAS, the HMGP sub-application requires submittal by a high-level person from the sub-applicant entity who is authorized to commit the entity to request and receive grant funding to sign a Match Commitment Letter, which acknowledges the sub- applicant commitment to meet the Non-Federal Share (match) funding requirement of 25%;
WHEREAS, the Planning & Community Development Department recommends that the City submit a sub-application to fund hazard mitigation programs and requires City Council authorization to make the necessary commitments and representations in applying for grant funds;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Pasadena that:
Section 1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct; and Section 2. The City Council authorizes the City Manager or his designee to submit a sub-application and all associated documents necessary to apply for funds under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program for DR-4856, including commitment of 25% matching funds.
Adopted at the_meeting of the City Council on the _day of _, 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
MARK JOMSKY
CITY CLERK
Approved as to form:
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CAROLINE^/IONRO^
Assistant City Attorn^
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