City Council Meeting: October 28, 2025 Santa Monica, California
RESOLUTION NUMBER (CCS)
(City Council Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPLY FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE
FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT
PROGRAM AND TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH
THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY AND ANY AMENDMENTS
THERETO
WHEREAS, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has allocated grant funding for projects pursuant to the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program; and WHEREAS, the Hazard Mitigation Assistance grant programs aim to reduce the risk and impact of disasters such as wildfires, earthquakes, drought, and flooding; and WHEREAS, the City seeks to apply for grant funds for approximately $8,209,000 from the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program to support the rehabilitation of the Riviera Reservoir to enhance the resiliency of the City’s water supply infrastructure and safeguard it against natural disasters;
WHEREAS, the total estimated project cost is approximately $16.5 million and the City is applying for approximately $8,209,000 in grant funding and will provide matching funds for the balance of the project from the City’s Water Enterprise Fund, water revenue bond, and/or state/federal low interest loans to rehabilitate the Riviera Reservoir;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The Recitals above are incorporated herein by this reference.
SECTION 2. The City of Santa Monica City Manager, or designee is hereby authorized and directed to prepare and file an application for funding from the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, and take such other actions necessary or appropriate to obtain grant funding.
SECTION 3. The City of Santa Monica City Manager, or designee is hereby authorized and directed to execute the funding agreement with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and any amendments thereto.
SECTION 4. The City of Santa Monica City Manager, or designee is hereby authorized and directed to submit any required documents, invoices, and reports required to obtain grant funding.
SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution of the City Council, and thenceforth and thereafter the same shall be in full force and effect.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
HEIDI VON TONGELN
Interim City Attorney