Agenda Item Title:
Approve Resolution No. 2018-085 a Resolution App Agent for FEMA Wildfire Hazard Mitigation Grant
Origination Group:
Legal & Finance Committee
Origination Meeting Date:
11/14/2018
City Council Hearing Date:
11/19/2018
Petitioner:
Lt. Tim Weaver
Staff Contact:
Lt. Tim Weaver
Agenda Item Summary:
The Rapid City Fire Department is requesting permission to apply for and accept a $676,000 grant offered by FEMA as part of their Wildland Pre-Disaster Hazard Mitigation grant program. This grant would provide dollars necessary to remove highly combustible roofing, siding, and decking materials on participating homeowner properties located in the primary Wildland Urban Interface Hazard Zone of Rapid City.
Funding Source & Fiscal Impact (if applicable):
| Funding | Cost Center |
|---|---|
| Homeowner contributions will satisfy the 25% match requirements of the grant and will consist of $169,000. FEMA Hazard Mitigation/Pre Disaster Mitigation grant funds $507000 | |
Recommendations:
Origination Recommendation Action:
Approve