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Consent-General Government # 9.
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| Board of Supervisors |
County Administrator |
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| Adopt resolution supporting the submission of an application on behalf of Yolo County to obtain funding for flood emergency planning, and designate the County Administrator as the authorized agent for the purpose of applying for and administering the Department of Water Resources, Statewide Flood Emergency Response Grant Round 3. (No general fund impact) (Nunes/Carey) |
| Recommended Action |
Adopt resolution designating the County Administrator or Assistant County Administrator as the authorized agent for the purpose of applying for and administering the Round 3 Statewide Flood Emergency Response Grant funding, as managed through the California Department of Water Resources.
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| Strategic Plan Goal(s) |
Operational Excellence
Safe Communities
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| Reason for Recommended Action/Background |
The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has initiated work with local agencies to improve flood emergency preparedness and response throughout California. The local agencies, as first responders, play a key role in management of the flood emergencies in their jurisdictions. To qualify for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) disaster funds, local agencies are required to prepare an Emergency Action Plan (EAP), which includes planning for all potential emergencies in their jurisdictions.
Under this grant program, the DWR will provide financial assistance through an agreement with participating agencies to ensure that local agencies have a robust flood emergency plan in place with adequate flood preparedness and response capacity and resources. This grant program can also assist counties in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta to satisfy a requirement of the Central Valley Flood Protection Act of 2008. The act added California Water Code Section 9621, which requires counties in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley to collaborate with cities within their jurisdictions to develop flood emergency plans.
Funding for this Grant Program will be provided through Proposition 84, The Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality & Supply, Flood Control, River & Coastal Bond Act of 2006 (Section 75032 of Chapter 3 of Division 43 of the Public Resources Code).
This grant program would allow the Yolo County Office of Emergency Services to work with local cities and other partners to develop projects that will improve local flood emergency response and coordination. Implementation of this multi-jurisdictional project would significantly enhance regional coordination, flood planning and response, and public safety in Yolo County. |
| Collaborations (including Board advisory groups and external partner agencies) |
| Local cities and reclamation districts are partnering with the Office of Emergency Services to develop projects that will improve local flood emergency response and coordination. |
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Explanation (Expenditure and/or Revenue) |
| Further explanation as needed: |
This action has no direct general fund impact. If Yolo County's proposal is selected for funding by the Department of Water Resources, the majority of grant monies will be allocated to participating agencies and contractors for specific flood planning activities. Specific projects identified within the grant may be contracted to subject matter experts. The County will serve as the grant administrator and project manager for the grant.
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