RESO 2012-07 - FEMA Hazard MitigationRESOLUTION NO. 2012-07
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE
SUBMISSION OF A HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION TO THE FEDERAL
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY FOR WILDFIRE MITIGATION; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ACT AS THE CITY'S EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE IN ALL
MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE CITY'S PARTICIPATION IN THE HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT
PROGRAM.
WHEREAS the City desires to develop a safe community for all citizens; and
WHEREAS it is necessary and in the best interest of the City to apply for funding under the 2011
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP).
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Huntsville, Texas, that:
SECTION 1: An HMGP application is hereby authorized to be filed on behalf of the City and be placed in
competition for funding under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.
SECTION 2: The application will be for no more than $350,000 of grant funds to carry out Wildfire
Mitigation projects.
SECTION 3: The City shall contribute $85,258 in the form of in -kind and cash match for a total match of
25 %.
SECTION 4: The Mayor and City Council strongly support this application to address the fire danger
surrounding our City.
SECTION 5: The City Council directs and designates the City Manager as the City's Chief Executive
Officer and Authorized Representative to act in all matters in connection with this
application and the City's participation in the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.
SECTION 6: The City Council directs the City Manager to sign a Financial Obligation Letter attesting to
the availability of the City's matching portion of the grant.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 6th day of December, 2011.
THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE
APPRO ' D AS TO FORM:
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Wildfire Protection Plan
Requested By:
Date:
12/6/2011
Dept./Div: Dept. Approval: Finance approval:
Sherry McKibben/Tom Grisham 552 TG \ wd
Issue/Item Description:
Authorize the City Manager to apply for, accept if awarded, and implement an application to the
Texas Hazard Mitigation Grant Program the amount of $341,139.00, including $85,285.00 in
matching funds, both in-kind and cash, and approve Resolution 2012-07 in support of same.
Background:
The City staff has developed a plan to ensure that the city is as safe as possible in the event of a wildfire. The
plan includes circling the city with firebreaks 1001wide and is composed of 12 phases, Phases 1 through
8 being the most pressing.
Facts to Consider:
• Request $341,169.00.
• 25% cash and in-kind match.
• 2-year completion time
• The City will self-administrate and conduct the environmental review as in-kind contribution.
• City Staff recommends the first 8 Phases be included in this grant
Fiscal Impact/Funding Source(s):
Total project $ 341,139
Grant Amount $ 255,854
Match $ 85,285
25% Match
In-kind $ 38,378 Labor, materials
Cash $ 46/907 Account # to be budgeted;
Total Match $ 85,285 Future Appropriations contingency
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Attachment(s):
• Resolution 2012-07
• Financial Certification Letter
• Phased Cost Estimate
• Project Map
Recommendation motion(s):
Authorize the City Manager to apply for, accept if awarded, and implement an application to the
Texas Hazard Mitigation Grant Program the amount of $341,139.00, including $85,285.00 in
matching funds, both in-kind and cash, and approve Resolution 2012-07 in support of same.
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Huntsville
Incorporated in 1845 under the Republic of Texas
FINANCIAL CERTIFICATION LETTER
December 6, 2011
This is to certify that the City of Huntsville is liable and has ready access to the funding for
25 percent or more of the attached project, with a total project cost of $341,139.
Sincerely,
Bill Baine
City Manager
ADMINISTRATION
1212 Avenue M Huntsville, TX 77430 -4608 — 936.291.5400 — 936- 291 -5409 fax — www.huntsvilletx.qov
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