HomeMy WebLinkAbout5350_CCv0001.pdf RESOLUTION NO. 5350
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS
APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS UNDER THE
HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM (HMGP) FUNDING
RELATED TO THE FIRESTORMS, 1993(FEMA 1005-DR)TO ESTABLISH
A COMPREHENSIVE FUEL MODIFICATION PROGRAM FOR VERY
HIGH FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES WITHIN REDLANDS.
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 cost
of response and recovery will be less in the future; and
WHEREAS, as witnessed in the local Canyon Fire, September 9, 1996, those residential
properties which had and maintained their defensible space aided in the survivability of the structures
during this fire emergency; and
WHEREAS, applicants must have an available match source of funding for 25% 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 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
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funding related to the California Firestorms, 1993{FEMA 1005-DR),and certifies that said applicant
will make adequate provisions for the administration and maintenance of the project.
ADOPTED, SIGNED AND APPROVED this 4th day of February , 1997.
Mayor of the City of Redlands
ATTEST:
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I,Lorrie Poyzer,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 4th day of February ,
1997, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Gilbreath, Cunningham, Gil, Banda; Mayor Larson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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