Narrative of Resolution:
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To authorize the Division of Planning, Community Development and Environmental Management to apply for Federal Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities ("BRIC") funding to update the County's Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan ("HMP")
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $50,000
Are funds already budgeted? No
Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE DIVISION OF PLANNING, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT TO APPLY FOR FEDERAL BUILDING RESILIENT INFRASTRUCTURE AND COMMUNITIES ("BRIC") 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 County of Sullivan has identified Federal funding being made available by the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities ("BRIC") program, which supports states, local communities, tribes and territories as they undertake hazard mitigation projects, reducing the risks they face from disasters and natural hazards; and
WHEREAS, the BRIC program provides financial assistance to eligible applicants to update hazard mitigation plans and reimburse applicants for said update costs; and
WHEREAS, the BRIC program provides for 75% funding of the total project cost, subject to a 25% County local match of funding, which can be met in either cash or in-kind contribution; and
WHEREAS, the County of Sullivan anticipates a total project cost of $200,000.00 to update the HMP, and seeks to apply for up to 75% ($...
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