Department: Human Resources and Risk Management
Department Head/Elected Official: Shain Carrizal
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Grant
Project ID (if applicable): DR-4781-TX
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by Human Resources & Risk Management for approval to accept from the Texas Division of Emergency Management grant funds, with a 25% local match, for the Texas Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding as part of the FEMA Public Assistance Program.
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Background and Discussion:
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance Program provides assistance to State and local governments for the response to and recovery from major disasters or emergencies declared by the President. The program also provides assistance for hazard mitigation measures to protect damaged facilities from future incidents.
The Texas Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding was declared on May 17, 2024 for all categories of work (A-G) for the incident period of April 26, 2024 - June 5, 2024. The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) is the recipient (grantee), and Harris County and Harris County Flood Control District are subrecipients (subgrantees). The subrecipient agreement is attached, and upon approval, Human Resources & Risk Management (HRRM) will sign and submit to TDEM for Harris County and Harris County Flood Control District.
Expected Impact:
HRRM will work with the County's disaster recovery consultant and County departments to obtain documentation and submit to FEMA for 75% reimbursement of eligible expenses.
Alternative Options:
The County could choose not to accept the grant funds and let the General Fund, PIC Fund, and Flood Control ...
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