Title
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OHIO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO UPGRADE THE CITY OF HUDSON'S CURRENT CIVIL DEFENSE WARNING SYSTEM; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Executive Summary: The Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act has appropriated funding for the Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Program. This program provides assistance to local communities to implement a sustained pre-disaster natural hazard mitigation program. Funding is distributed through the Ohio Emergency Management Agency. Staff seeks authorization to apply for a Pre-Disaster Mitigation grant from the Ohio Emergency Management Agency.
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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The current Civil Defense Warning System located on historic Town Hall is outdated and does not cover the entire geographical area of the city.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 grant application is due July 24, 2015.
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 an application to the Ohio Emergency Management Agency for a Pre-Disaster Mitigation grant.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Frank Comeriato, Assistant City Manager - Operations