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RESOLUTION NO. ________
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND
DESIGNATING OFFICIALS AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE AND SUBMIT
APPLICATIONS FOR FEDERAL AND STATE FINANCIAL DISASTER
ASSISTANCE UNDER THE CALIFORNIA DISASTER ASSISTANCE ACT AND THE FEDERAL ROBERT T. STAFFORD DISASTER RELIEF AND EMERGENCY
ASSISTANCE ACT
WHEREAS, on January 3, 2023, the Director of Emergency Services of the City of Richmond proclaimed the existence of a local emergency due to heavy rain, flooding, and potential landslide; and
WHEREAS, on January 4, 2023, California Governor Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency throughout California to support the ongoing response to the 2022-2023 Early Winter Storms; and
WHEREAS, the City of Richmond has incurred significant unbudgeted costs to protect its citizens from immediate threats to lives, public health and safety during the winter storms and has requested reimbursement from State of California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (“Cal OES”); and
WHEREAS, the main sources for disaster financial assistance are the state and federal government; these sources include Federal Emergency Management Agency (“FEMA”) Public Assistance, which is administered by Cal OES; and
WHEREAS, to receive federal and state financial assistance related to the 2022-2023 Early Winter Storms, the City of Richmond is required to formally designate by resolution authorized agents to execute applications, agreements, and other actions pertaining to disaster relief with Cal OES through Form 130; and
WHEREAS, on December 5, 2023, the City Council of the City of Richmond adopted Resolution No. 135-23 authorizing the City Manager, Deputy Fire Chief, and Finance Director as the City of Richmond’s designated officials.
WHEREAS, on March 12, 2026, Cal OES has requested that the City of Richmond provide information, including an updated Form 130, to close out the 2022-2023 Early Winter Storms grant application.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of Richmond:
1. The City Council of the City of Richmond hereby authorizes the individuals
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holding the position titles listed below (“Authorized Individuals”) to execute for and submit, on behalf of the City of Richmond, applications and related documents for federal and state financial disaster assistance under the California Disaster Assistance Act and the federal Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act:
a. City Manager
b. Director of Finance
c. Fire Chief
2. Upon proclamation of a disaster, the Authorized Individuals are empowered to make and issue regulations on matters reasonably related to protection of life, property, and the environment, as affected by such disaster, in the interest of public safety.
3. The Authorized Individuals are empowered to engage with the State of California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services and for all matters pertaining to such state disaster assistance including any required agreements, including but not limited to the Cal OES “Designation of Applicant’s Agent Resolution for Non-State Agencies” (Form 130). This authorization constitutes a universal resolution and shall remain effective for all open and future disasters (Exhibit A).
4. The City Council Resolution No. 135-23, adopted December 5, 2023, is hereby rescinded.
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(This section to be completed by Clerk’s Office)
I certify that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Richmond at a _________ meeting held on _____________ by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
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Clerk of the City of Richmond
(SEAL)
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Approved:
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Mayor
Approved as to form:
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City Attorney
EXHIBIT A