Title
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Office of Emergency Services to submit an application and designating County staff positions to authorize and execute documents and applications for the purpose of obtaining certain federal financial assistance under Public Law 93-288 as amended by the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act of 1988, and/or state financial assistance under the California Disaster Assistance Act. (ADDED VIA ADDENDA)
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors adopt a Resolution authorizing the Office of Emergency Services to submit an application and designating County staff positions to authorize and execute documents and applications for the purpose of obtaining certain federal financial assistance under Public Law 93-288 as amended by the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act of 1988, and/or state financial assistance under the California Disaster Assistance Act (CDAA).
SUMMARY:
Designation of staff positions of the Auditor-Controller, Assistant County Administrative Officer and Emergency Services Manager as Monterey County representatives is required for participation within Cal OES Authorized Agent protocol.
DISCUSSION:
The County of Monterey experienced significant widespread damage from a succession of winter storms in January and February this year. County staff is actively working with Cal OES to submit a CDAA application related to winter storm damage. An application will be submitted by the Office of Emergency Services (OES) for the County of Monterey to participate in a State and federally funded program aimed at providing assistance to local jurisdictions. Due to the time sensitive nature of CDAA application submittal, authorizing application for the CDAA and designating County staff will enable OES to meet the timelines. The designees will execute assurances, applications, documents, and claims for the purposes of obtaining financial assist...
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