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ITEM: RESOLUTION NO. R2020-16 (HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM)
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE TO APPLY FOR AND RECEIVE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
REQUEST: Approval of Resolution No. R2020-16 authorizing the Village Manager or the Assistant Village Manager to apply with the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Mitigation Bureau for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Fund for the Public Works Facilities Hardening Project.
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EXPLANATION: The Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Mitigation Bureau administers the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HGMP) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide grants made available by a declared disaster (Irma). The project must provide a beneficial impact upon the disaster area. Wellington is applying for approximately $2,037,000 for hardening of Public Works facilities. Of this, $1,527,750 is estimated as the FEMA HGMP reimbursement (75%).
This application is currently listed as a backup project and will be reviewed for the potential approval when funding becomes available.
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: NO
PUBLIC HEARING: NO QUASI-JUDICIAL:
FIRST READING: SECOND READING:
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: N/A
FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact until a project is approved for funding.
WELLINGTON FUNDAMENTAL: Protecting Our Investment
RECOMMENDATION: Approval of Resolution No. R2020-16 authorizing the Village Manager or the Assistant Village Manager to apply with the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Mitigation Bureau for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Fund for the Public Works Facilities Hardening Project .