RESO 2009-08 - Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, FEMA, Town Creek Drainage Project RESOLUTION NO.2009-08
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 THE
TOWNCREEK DRAINAGE PROJECT; 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 viable community for all citizens, and Town Creek's
current drainage system represents a threat to the health and safety of Huntsville's
citizens; and
WHEREAS It is necessary and in the best interest of the City to apply for funding under the 2009
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program(HMGP).
NOW,THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Huntsville, Texas,that:
Section 1: A(n) 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 $11,100,000 of grant funds to carry out the Town Creek Drainage
Project.
Section 3: The City shall contribute $2,775,000 (25%) in the form of cash and/or in-kind match for the
purpose of labor, renovation and/or disposal of waste for completion of the project.
Section 4: The Mayor and City Council strongly support this application to address the drainage needs
of Town Creek and the community at large.
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 matching portion of the grant.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 7th day of April,2009.
T TY QKHUNTSVILLE
J. Turner, Mayor
ATTEST:
City Secretary
APPROV D T FORM:
L opZdbrchneider, City Attorney
FORM#2
SIGNED CERTIFICATION LETTER
CITY OF HUNTSVILLE
CITY HALL, 1212 AVENUE M, HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS 77340
April 7, 2009
This is to certify that the City of Huntsville is liable and has ready access to the funding for 25%
or more of the attached project,with a total project cost of 2,775,000 Dollars.
Signed,
Bill Baine
City Manager
City of Huntsville