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 contributio...
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