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Consideration and Adoption of Resolution No. 2023-27: A resolution approving the designation of an applicant agent and authorizing the agent to apply for and sign on behalf of the City of Flagstaff for the receipt of funds from the Arizona Department of Emergency Management and Military Affairs Assistance Programs. |
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION: |
1) Read Resolution No. 2023-27 by title only
2) City Clerk reads Resolution No. 2023-27 by title only (if approved above)
3) Adopt Resolution No. 2023-27
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Executive Summary: |
Designate Applicant Agent for the Arizona Department of Emergency Management and Military Affairs Public and Individual Assistance Program.
- Designate Stacey Brechler-Knaggs, Grants, Contracts & Emergency Management Director as the Applicant Agent
- Designate Daniel Kelly, Emergency Manager as the Alternate Applicant Agent
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Financial Impact: |
When a disaster occurs, the City of Flagstaff is to respond, recover from the impact, and mitigate future damages. The Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) and the Arizona Division of Emergency Management and Military Affairs (ADEMA) provide recovery funding through its Public Assistance Program. The program provides assistance for Debris Removal, Emergency Protective Measures, Roads and Bridges, Water Control Facilities, Buildings and Equipment, Utilities, and Parks, Recreational Facilities and Other Items.
The Public Assistance Program provides for a Federal declaration, 75% Federal Share, 15% State Share, and 10% City Share and for a State declaration, 75% State Share and 25% City Share. |
Policy Impact: |
None |
Connection to PBB Priorities/Objectives, Carbon Neutrality Plan & Regional Plan: |
Priority Based Budget Key Community Priorities and Objectives
High Performing Governance - Enhance the organization's fiscal stability & increase efficiency & effectiveness.
Safe & Healthy Community - Provide public safety services with resources, staff & training responsive to the community's needs.
Regional Plan
Public Safety - Goal PF.3. Provide high-quality emergency response and public safety services including law enforcement, fire, medical, and ambulance transport service. |
Has There Been Previous Council Decision on This: |
Yes, on November 2, 2021 |
Options and Alternatives: |
- Approve the Designated Applicant Agent(s).
- Ammend Designated Applicant Agent(s) and approve.
- Do not Approve the Designated Applicant Agent(s) which will risk emergency funding. |
Background and History: |
The Public Assistance Program provides support to state agencies and political subdivisions of the State in repairing damaged public infrastructure when recovering from any State-declared disaster. The Governor may proclaim a state of emergency after a political subdivision(s) has passed a resolution stating that an emergency exists within their jurisdiction(s) AND have been able to demonstrate that the incident is above and beyond their capability to recover from without assistance from the State. Through
a proclamation, the Governor may provide Public Assistance to the affected Political Subdivision(s) of the state (counties, cities, towns, state agencies). Public Assistance is provided through the Governor’s Emergency Fund which is allocated $4 million dollars annually to cover the costs of emergencies and disasters. Emergency Management's Grant Administration administers this fund. When a disaster is beyond the capability of the State and local governments, the Governor will request federal assistance from FEMA through the President of the United States. The recovery process for a single event is not complete until all work has been completed, inspected, documentation audited and final payment disbursed. Once the recovery process for a single event is complete the declared disaster is terminated. |
Key Considerations: |
The City of Flagstaff is legally responsible for the performance of emergency services and for the repair of damaged public infrastructure during and following a disaster. |
Community Involvement: |
The Public and Individual Assistance Program provides much-needed financial assistance following a disaster to help restore a sense of normalcy to our community. |
Expanded Options and Alternatives: |
This action is required by the Arizona Department of Emergency Management and Military Affairs. |
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