Agenda Item Title:
Authorize Staff to Apply for and Accept if Awarded the FEMA Pre-Disaster Hazard Mitigation Grant
Origination Group:
Legal & Finance Committee
Origination Meeting Date:
02/15/2017
City Council Hearing Date:
02/15/2017
Petitioner:
Tim Weaver
Staff Contact:
Tim Weaver
Agenda Item Summary:
The Rapid City Fire Department is asking permission to apply for and accept a $229,000 grant as part of their Wildland Pre-Disaster Hazard Mitigation grant program. This grant would provide funding to remove highly combustible roofing materials on participating homeowner properties.
Funding Source & Fiscal Impact (if applicable):
Funding | Cost Center |
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Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) | |
Recommendations:
Origination Recommendation Action:
Approve