HomeMy WebLinkAbout5240_CCv0001.pdf RESOLUTION NO. 5240
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS
APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS UNDER THE
HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM (HMPG) FUNDING RELATED
TO THE EARLY AND LATE WINTER STORMS, 1995 (FEMA 1044-FEMA
1046).
WHEREAS, within the context of the HMGP, the definition of hazard mitigation is
an action intended to reduce repetitive losses from future natural disasters, including loss
to life, injury and property damage where loss results in public expenditure for disaster
preparedness, response and recovery operations; and
WHEREAS, within the context of the HMGP, FEMA has determined that hazard
mitigation is not simply a measure that prepares individuals or communities to respond to
a threat, but specifically means those projects that reduce the risk of repetitive loss and
hardship so that the cast of response and recovery will be less in the future; and
WHEREAS, applicants must have an available match source of funding for 25 percent
of the project costs at the time of application; and
WHEREAS, eligible applicants are state agencies, local jurisdictions, or private non-
profit entities providing educational, emergency, utility, medical, custodial care and essential
governmental services through facilities; and
WHEREAS, the project must be located within the declared disaster area.: and
WHEREAS, the project proposal does not qualify for funds under the public
assistance program; and
WHEREAS,said procedures and criteria established by the State Office of Emergency
Services require the applicant to certify by resolution the approval of application before
submission of said application to the State,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Redlands approves the filing of an application for grant funds under the Hazard Mitigation
Grant Program funding related to the California Severe Winter Storms, FEMA 1044-FEMA
Resolution 5240
Council Meeting of Januaix 16. 1996
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1046-DR-CA, and certifies that said applicant will make adequate provisions for site
selection, acquisition and development of the project known as the Crafton Detention Basin.
ADOPTED, SIGNED AND APPROVED this 16th day of January, 1996.
Mayor of the City of Redlands
ATTEST:
�erk
I. Lorrie Poy;zer, City Clerk of the City of Redlands, hereby certify that the foregoing
resolution was adopted by the. City Council at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 16th
day of January, 1996, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Gilbreath, Cunningham, Gil, Banda; Mayor Larson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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