TO: Mayor and Commissioners
FROM: Jeff Snyder, Chief Financial Officer
THROUGH: Chief Neal de Jesus, Interim City Manager
DATE: January 24, 2017
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EXECUTION OF THE FEMA FEDERALLY FUNDED PUBLIC ASSISTANCE FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA
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Recommended Action:
Recommendation
Motion to Approve the execution of the FEMA Federally Funded Public Assistance Funding Agreement as the Subgrantee/Subrecipient and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement.
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Background:
In early October, the City activated our Emergency Operations Center and an emergency was declared related to the pending arrival of Hurricane Matthew. The City immediately began preparations to protect our citizens and protect our assets. The City incurred costs related to this event in excess of $500,000 in payroll costs and other ancillary costs. We are in the process of requesting aid from the federal government. In order to be eligible for federal funds, we are required to submit a Request for Public Assistance (RPA). Upon execution, the document will then be forwarded to the Florida Division of Emergency Management in Tallahassee, FL to begin the next step in the process.
City Attorney Review:
Approved as to form and legal sufficiency.
Finance Department Review:
Finance recommends approval.
Funding Source:
We are requesting aid, this does not apply.
Timing of Request:
Time is of the essence as the completed agreement is requested to be submitted within 60 days of notification of approval. The 60 day clock started December 12, 2016.