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 assistance. The State and federal administrative requirement to designate a staff position by title rather than an individual name will eliminate the need to submit a new Resolution to the Board each time there is a change in personnel. These designations are valid for a three-year period so that as other financial assistance opportunities arise, the County is in a position to apply for these funds.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The Office of Emergency Services coordinates application and reporting efforts for the County of Monterey. The Office of Auditor-Controller may be required to validate financial documentation, and to receive and distribute funds.
FINANCING:
County staff intends to apply for all available state and federal financial assistance for which the County is eligible. The County’s first submittal for the damage sustained during the winter storms is estimated to be up to $19.8 million.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
The related Board of Supervisors Strategic Initiatives are: Economic Development; Administration: Health & Human Services; Infrastructure and Public Safety.
Prepared by: Approved by:
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Gerry Malais Nicholas E. Chiulos
Emergency Services Manager Assistant County Administrative Officer
Attachment: Resolution