Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Ann M. Stillman, Director, Department of Public Works
Subject: Designation of Applicant's Agent Resolution Required by the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services for the purpose of obtaining certain Federal or State Financial Assistance
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing and designating specified County employees, by title, to serve as the County's authorized agents for the purpose of engaging with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services regarding disaster assistance grants applied for by the County.
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BACKGROUND:
The County has identified employees to serve as Authorized Agents for the County and the Department of Public Works in relation to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) disaster relief related grant programs. This Board adopted Resolution Nos. 075084 and 077351 on March 14, 2017 and April 14, 2020, respectively, which designated certain County employees, identified by title, and as listed on the Designation of Applicant's Agent Resolution (Cal OES Form 130), to engage with FEMA and Cal OES regarding grants applied for by the County. Cal OES recognizes the Cal OES Form 130 for a period of three (3) years. The current Cal OES Form 130 is valid through April 13, 2023, therefore, a replacement Cal OES Form 130 resolution is required by the State.
DISCUSSION:
The Department is recommending that an updated Cal OES Form 130 be approved for submittal to the State. The Cal OES Form 130 lists the authorized agents, by title only, to be approved by this Board. Pursuant to Cal OES instructions, the Cal OES Form 130 may not be certified by an Approving Board Member. Accordingly, it is recommended that it be certified by the County Executive Officer as the Clerk of this Board. Th...
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