Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Dr. Shruti Dhapodkar, Director, San Mateo County Emergency Management
Subject: Agreement with Integrated Solutions Consulting
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing the President of the Board of Supervisors to execute an agreement with Integrated Solutions Consulting, to review and update the San Mateo County Multijurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, for the term of August 12, 2025 to August 11, 2028, in an amount not to exceed $375,000.
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BACKGROUND:
The County's Multijurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (Plan) identifies potential natural and human-made hazards in our region, and outlines long-term strategies to reduce risks to people, property, and critical infrastructure.
Last adopted by the Board of Supervisors in 2021, the Plan is a two-volume Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) plan that encompasses the entire geographic area of San Mateo County and built upon the previous plan adopted in 2016.
In order to remain current and eligible for federal funding, the Plan is updated every five years through a collaborative, multi-jurisdictional effort led by San Mateo County Emergency Management, with active participation from all 20 cities and towns, 15 special districts, and other key stakeholders across the County. This collective approach ensures the plan reflects local priorities while aligning regional mitigation goals.
In addition to guiding local resilience efforts, the Plan serves as a prerequisite to remain eligible for federal funding through programs such as FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. San Mateo County Emergency Management plays a central coordinating role-overseeing project management, facilitating public engagement, providing technical guidance, and ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements throughout the planning process.
DISCUSSION:
The County is required to...
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