2023-0137
INTRODUCED BY: MATTHEW JEWELL, PARISH PRESIDENT
(GRANTS OFFICE)
RESOLUTION NO. __________
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A resolution approving and authorizing the execution of a Federally Funded Agreement with the State of Louisiana Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness for funding in the amount of $5,350,985.16 to elevate 30 residential flood prone structures to prevent further damages and reduce NFIP claims.
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WHEREAS, St. Charles Parish submitted an application seeking Federal assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to elevate 30 flood prone structures through the FY 2020 Flood Mitigation Assistance Program; and,
WHEREAS, by way of letter dated May 12, 2023, Mr. Sean Wyatt, Assistant Deputy Director, Hazard Mitigation Assistance Division, Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, advised that the St. Charles Parish Flood Mitigation Assistance application was selected by FEMA for funding in the amount of $5,350,985.16; and,
WHEREAS, there is a non-federal share of $196,920.84 comprised of homeowner contributions and Grants Office in-kind funding to satisfactorily complete said project and thus become eligible for the Flood Mitigation Assistance Program; and,
WHEREAS, the State has prepared the necessary Federally Funded Agreement to provide funding for said project and it is the desire of the Parish Council to approve said agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT WE, THE MEMBERS OF THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL, do hereby approve and authorize the execution of a Federally Funded Agreement with the State of Louisiana Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness and St. Charles Parish for funding to elevate 30 residential flood prone structures in accordance with the Flood Mitigation Assistance Program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Parish President is hereby authorized to execute said agreement and to act on behalf of St. Charles Parish in all matters pertainin...
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