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Staff report regarding adoption of a resolution approving the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Form 130 in order to pursue state financial assistance. (Christina Fernandez, Assistant to the City Manager and Heather Enders, Management Analyst II)
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RECOMMENDATION
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It is recommended City Council adopt a resolution approving the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Form 130, which designates agents by title authorized to execute applications for and on behalf of the City of South San Francisco, in order to pursue state financial assistance under Public Law 93-288 as amended by the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Services Assistance Act of 1988, and/or the California Disaster Assistance Act. Once adopted, the resolution and names of those currently filling the positions will be submitted to the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services.
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) responds to and aids in the recovery from emergencies within the State of California under the authorities of the California Emergency Services Act (ESA), the California Disaster Assistance Act (CDAA), the federal Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (Stafford Act), and other legislation.
Within Cal OES, the Recovery Section is responsible for managing disaster recovery and providing assistance to local governments, special districts, certain nonprofit organizations, individuals, businesses and agricultural communities impacted by disasters. The Recovery Section ensures state and federal support are provided in an efficient and timely manner throughout the recovery process. The Recovery Section acts as the grantee for federally funded disaster assistance programs, as grantor for the state CDAA program, and coordinates recovery assistance for individuals, businesses, and the agricultural community. The Recovery Section provides technical support to reduce the costs and streamline the process of future recovery efforts. Additionally, the Recovery Section ensures proposed recovery projects are reviewed for environmental concerns and historical preservation activities are considered.
CalOES Form 130 designates city representatives to submit for state reimbursement under Public Law 92-288 as amended by the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act of 1988 and assistance under the California Disaster Assistance Act (CDAA). Without this designation, the City would be unable to submit for reimbursement disaster related activities. Staff request the City Council approve the resolution designating Assistant City Manager, Management Analyst II, and Emergency Services Manager, as authorized agents to submit for state reimbursement.
CalOES Form 130 also authorizes designated city representatives to request reimbursement for a specific disaster, or for all open and future disasters up to three (3) years following the date of approval. Therefore, staff also request that the CalOES Form 130 authorization be a universal resolution that is effective for all open and future disasters up to three (3) years following the date of approval.
FISCAL IMPACT
If authorized, the City may receive state financial assistance for disaster related activities.
RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC PLAN
Approval of CalOES Form 130 is a statutory requirement for acceptance of state financial assistance.
CONCLUSION
It is recommended City Council adopt a resolution approving the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Form 130, which designates agents by title authorized to execute applications for and behalf of the City of South San Francisco, in order to pursue state financial assistance under Public Law 93-288 as amended by the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Services Assistance Act of 1988 and the California Disaster Assistance Act. Once adopted, the resolution and names of those currently filling the positions will be submitted to the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services.
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1. CalOES Form 130