Title
a. Update on the status of the 2017 Winter Storm damage repair projects, including status of funding, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) reimbursements, and 2018 winterization.
b. Provide direction on project priorities with available funding.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Receive summary report regarding 2017 Storm Repairs, including status of funding, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) reimbursements, and 2018 winterization.
b. Provide direction on project options to address storm related repairs.
SUMMARY:
Total estimated damage from 2017 Winter Storms is over $50 million. The Board approved use of up to $16.8 million from the Strategic Reserve to assist with the initial emergency repairs due to 2017 Winter Storms. RMA used an additional $3 million from Road Funds to address emergency services and repairs during that period. A separate report is being presented to the board to provide a status report on the Road Fund.
RMA presented the Board with a list of projects from January 2017 storms that would be completed using the allocated funding. Subsequent storms in February more than doubled the damages/costs resulting in more work than funding. With many competing priorities for the use of limited resources and increased pressures on Road Funds, RMA adjusted the project list to address the most urgent needs (Attachment D, Project List). For example, necessary work on the Pajaro Sewer and San Jerardo Water Supply were approved that required shifting funding from projects that had been previously identified for funding.
RMA completed and submitted 50 project worksheets to FEMA requesting reimbursements totaling 20.7 million for costs incurred and projected repair costs. FEMA has approved approximately $16.3 million in eligible expenses that can be reimbursed as projects are completed. In addition, FEMA indicated that costs from additional damage this winter may not be approved unless there ar...
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