HomeMy WebLinkAbout31-22RESOLUTION 31-22
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS
ALTOS HILLS AUTHORIZING SUBAPPLICATION FOR THE STATE
OF CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICE
HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS, AND
APPROPRIATING $200,000 FROM THE UNRESERVED GENERAL
FUND FOR THE 25% MATCH NEEDED FOR THE GRANT.
WHEREAS, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provides funds to state
agencies, local governments, special districts, and non -profits through their Hazard Mitigation
Grant Program (HMPG). In California, these funds are administered by the California Office of
Emergency Services HMPG unit; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the HMPG is to reduce the risk of loss of life and property due to
natural disasters; and
WHEREAS, the Town designed a home hardening and defensible space program for this grant
opportunity to strengthen the community's resilience to wildfires in the upcoming fire seasons;
and
WHEREAS, The HMGP requires that the Town identify a 25% non-federal fund match to the
grant funds being requested through the program.
NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills hereby has reviewed the
proposed wildfire mitigation program to be submitted to the HMPG and appropriates $200,000
from the unreserved general fund for the Town's match to this program.
The above and foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the Town of
Los Altos Hills at a regular meeting held on 17th of March 2022 by the following vote:
AYES: Tyson, Swan, Mok, Schmidt, Tankha
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
Deborah L. Padovan, City Cleric
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Resolution 31-22
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