BOARD AGENDA MEMORANDUM
Government Code ? 84308 Applies: Yes ? No ?
(If "YES" Complete Attachment A - Gov. Code ? 84308)
SUBJECT:
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Adopt a Resolution Designating Authorized Agents for Federal Emergency Management Agency Applications for Federal Financial Assistance.
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RECOMMENDATION:
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A. Adopt the Resolution DESIGNATION OF APPLICANT'S AGENT RESOLUTION FOR NON-STATE AGENCIES; and
B. Designate the positions of Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Administrative Services, and Chief Financial Officer as the District's designated authorized agents for the purpose of submitting applications for federal financial assistance to Federal Emergency Management Agency, provided all legal requirements have been met.
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SUMMARY:
On January 14, 2023, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared a major disaster for the California Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides. Additional amendments effective January 17, 2023, added Santa Clara as a county eligible to receive federal disaster aid. In accordance with the declared major disaster by the President, assistance provided from Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), can be utilized to supplement state and local efforts. Under the FEMA Public Assistance Program, FEMA will cost share eligible Emergency Work costs at 100 percent for the first 60 days of the incident period and 75 percent from day 61 and forward. In addition, FEMA will cost share 75 percent of eligible Permanent Work costs. The State will cost share at 75 percent of the Non-Federal share.
Eligible Emergency and Permanent Work
Santa Clara Valley Water District (Valley Water) is seeking federal disaster aid in the following amounts based on FEMA eligible damages and emergency response cost:
Eligible Emergency Work Amount__
Debris Removal $ 162,194.78
Emergency Protective Measures $1,272,001.02
Eligible Permanent Work Amount__
Roads and Bridges $ ...
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