Title
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT THE CITY OF HUDSON'S CIVIL DEFENSE WARNING SYSTEM PROJECT TO SUMMIT COUNTY FOR INCLUSION IN THE SUMMIT COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY'S HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN.
Executive Summary: The Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act has appropriated funding for the Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Program, which provides assistance to local communities to implement a sustained pre-disaster natural hazard mitigation program. Funding is distributed through the Ohio Emergency Management Agency, based on acceptance by Summit County Council for inclusion in the Summit County Hazard Mitigation Plan that is submitted to the State of Ohio Emergency Management Agency for funds allocated to the State of Ohio through the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Staff seeks City Council's authorization to submit the Civil Defense Warning System project to the Summit County Emergency Management Agency for approval.
Body
Legislative History
None.
Purpose & Explanation
The current Civil Defense Warning System located on historic Town Hall is outdated and does not cover the entire geographical area of the city.
The Pre-Disaster Mitigation grant would provide funding to upgrade the current Civil Defense Warning System. A 25% match is required.
Timing Considerations
The project would be eligible for potential funding in 2016.
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted
Supplemental Appropriation Required
X Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to submit the Civil Defense Warning System project to Summit County Emergency Management Agency for inclusion on the Summit County Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Frank Comeriato, Assistant City Manager - Operations