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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2004-284RESOLUTION NO. 2004-284 A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL APPROVING APPLICATIONS FOR THE CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT, AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS WHEREAS, the California Office of Emergency Services, through the Federal Emergency Management Agency, now a part of Homeland Security, offers hazard mitigation grants in conjunction with disaster mitigation funds; and WHEREAS, as federally declared disasters occur within the State of California, a portion of the disaster mitigation funds are set aside for hazard mitigation projects; and WHEREAS, Fire Department staff has prepared two grant applications for Fire Station 1 and Station 2, using engineering studies performed by structural engineers working with the architectural firm of Wenell, Mattheis, and Bowe commissioned to study and make recommendations as a part of the Old Public Safety Building remodel; and WHEREAS, both buildings have significant life safety deficiencies that need to be addressed; and WHEREAS, the hazard mitigation study is based on hydrological studies conducted by the East Bay Municipal Utility District as part of its emergency action plan for the Lower Mokelumne River Project. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council as follows: 1 Approves the filing of Application for the California Office of Emergency Services Hazard Mitigation Grant for Fire Station 1 Upgrade; and 2. Approves the filing of Application for the California Office of Emergency Services Hazard Mitigation Grant for Fire Station 2 Replacement; and 3. Appoints the Fire Chief and/or Public Works Director as agent to conduct all negotiations and submit all documents including, but not limited to, applications, agreements, payment requests, and so on, which may be necessary for the completion of the Project. 4. Authorizes and directs the City Manager to execute for and on behalf of the City of Lodi, a local government entity established under the laws of the State of California, the applications and to fife them in the Governor's Office of Emergency Services for the purpose of obtaining certain federal financial assistance under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act of 1988, P. L. 93-288, as amended; and That the City of Lodi hereby authorizes the City Manager or its agent to provide to the Governor's Office of Emergency Services for all matters pertaining to such disaster assistance the assurances and agreements required; and 6. That the City Council hereby acknowledges that both grants require the City of Lodi to provide a 25% match of funds, and further directs staff to bring this matter back to the City Council, at which time the City is notified that a grant will be received, Dated: December 15, 2004 - ------------ I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2004-284 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held December 15, 2004, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Hansen, Hitchcock, Johnson, Mounce, and Mayor Beckman NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None SUSAN J. BLACKSTON City Clerk 2004-284