Narrative of Resolution:
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Authorize submission of an application to The Hazard Mitigation Grant Program for funds to update the County’s Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan.
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Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $112,500 Grant / $37,500 County Share
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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES COMMITTEE TO AUTHORIZE THE DIVISION OF PLANNING, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT TO APPLY FOR FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (“FEMA”) / NYS DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES (“NYS DHSES”) HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM (“HMGP”) FUNDING TO UPDATE THE COUNTY'S MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN (“HMP”)
WHEREAS, the County of Sullivan Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan ("HMP") is set to expire on 4/27/2026 and must be updated prior to said expiration date; and
WHEREAS, the County of Sullivan must update and maintain the HMP in order for itself and / or its' municipalities, to be eligible for Mitigation Funding Assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency ("FEMA"); and
WHEREAS, the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (“NYS DHSES”) is re-announcing the availability of FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (“HMGP”) fund for Presidential Disaster: DR 4694; and
WHEREAS, the County of Sullivan is eligible to submit for funding under the HMGP to update the County’s Local Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan; and
WHEREAS, the County of Sullivan is eligible to apply for a total project cost of $150,000.00 wherein the Federal share award is limited to $112,500.00 (75% of total project cost) with the County being subject to provide a match not to exceed $37,500.00 (25% of total project cost) which can be met in the form of cash or in-kind contribution; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature hereby authorizes the County Manager, Chairman of the County Legislature, and / or their authorized representative (as required by the funding source) to execute any and all necessary documents to submit the HMGP program application for funding; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature hereby authorizes the County Manager, and / or Chairman of the County Legislature (as required by the funding source) to accept the award, and enter into an award agreement or contract to administer the funding secured, in such form as the County Attorney shall approve; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, given it is the responsibility of the County to ensure the HMP remains up to date and does not lapse, that should the HMGP funding be terminated, the County shall seek other means by which to ensure their obligation is met in continuing to ensure the HMP is kept up to date and current.
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