Commissioners Court Meeting

Issue viewing agenda items? Click here to switch to the old format.

Return to the Minutes Page

Meeting Date:	10/23/2023
FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) DR-4705
Submitted for:	Rosemary Santos	Submitted By:	Rosemary Santos
Department:	Emergency Management

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to authorize Webb County Economic Development Department to develop and submit a FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) DR-4705 application for the development of a Webb County Hazard Mitigation Plan, not to exceed $500,000.00; and authorizing the County Judge to act as the Authorized Representative in all matters pertaining to the County's request for HMGP funding. This application requires a $125,000.00 cash match, account for matching funds shall be determined upon award of grant funding. All required documents have been reviewed by the Economic Development Department and the solicitation is compliant with the Webb County Single Point of Contact (SPOC) procedures. [Requested by Emergency Management; Account #1001-1160 (Match Funds will be made with Fiscal Year 2025)]

Issue: Webb County does not have a Hazard Mitigation Plan in place for reduction of loss of life and property due to natural disaster.

Solution: Submission of FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) DR-4705 application for development of a Webb County Hazard Mitigation Plan.

Result: A FEMA approved plan, with projects readily available for disaster funding if one occurs.

Background:

n/a

Previous Court Action:

n/a

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	1001
Funding Source:	1160
Balance:	125,000.00
Financial Impact:
Match will not come from Fiscal Year 2024, until Fiscal Year 2025.

Attachments
Resolution for FEMA HMGP DR-4705
Resolution for FEMA HMGP DR-4705
10-23-2023 Item #9.a - Order FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program - Executed