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a. Receive a presentation from the Department of Emergency Management regarding the 2023 Winter Storms Flood Relief Program and the development of the Pajaro Long-Term Recovery Plan for the unincorporated township of Pajaro severely impacted by the 2023 March Winter Storm and Subsequent Flooding in March; and
b. Provide staff direction and approval on the 2023 Winter Storms Flood Relief Program proposed projects; and
c. Direct the Housing & Community Development Department to bring forward a resolution waiving permit fees associated with rebuilding and reconstruction of residential properties damaged in the 2023 Winter Storms; and
d. Authorize the Director of the Department of Emergency Management to take all steps necessary to implement and administer the grant of $20,000,000 from the California Office of Emergency Services via the 2023 Winter Storm Flood Relief (WS) Program #WS23 01 0270 as indicated in Attachment A; and
e. Authorize and direct the Auditor-Controller to amend the FY 2023-24 Adopted Budget by increasing appropriations in the Department of Emergency Management (001-1040-8588-DEM001) by $70,354, funded by unspent ARPA revenues for Management and Administration of the grant funding 4/5th vote required; and
f. Direct the County Administrative Office to set aside $140,707 funding for FY 24-25, half from the Cannabis Assignment and half from unspent ARPA revenues, and $70,354 for FY 25-26 from the Cannabis Assignment Fund for Management and Administration of the grant funding; and
g. Authorize and Direct the Auditor-Controller and County Administrative Office to incorporate these changes in FY 2023-24 Department of Emergency Management Adopted Budget (001-1040-8588-DEM001), 4/5th vote required.
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It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Receive a presentation from the Department of Emergency Management regarding the 2023 Winter Storms Flood Relief Program and the development of the Pajaro Long-Term Recovery Plan for the un...
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