REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Adoption of a Resolution Approving the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Designation of Applicant's Agent Resolution for Non-State Agencies (Cal OES Form 130) Designating the City Manager, Director of Finance, and Assistant Director of Finance as Authorized Agents of the City to Execute Agreements, Assurances, and Reimbursement Claims Required for related to Obtaining Federal Financial Assistance under Public Law 93-288, as amended by the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act of 1988, and/or State Financial Assistance under the California Disaster Assistance Act
Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Enhance Community Engagement and Transparency
BACKGROUND
The City of Santa Clara (City) may apply for assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) when major disasters occur. FEMA administers federal disaster assistance programs and Cal OES administers state disaster assistance programs.
Cal OES requires a Designation of Applicant's Agent Resolution for Non-State Agencies (Cal OES Form 130) to be on file for the purpose of obtaining (1) certain federal financial assistance under Public Law 93-288 (as amended by the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act of 1988) and (2) state financial assistance under the California Disaster Assistance Act. A resolution must be passed by the applicable governing body and submitted to the Cal OES authorizing a list of representatives to serve as Authorized Agents in matters relating to certain federal and state financial assistance. Authorized Agents may act as authorized signatories and validate and receive funds from FEMA and Cal OES. The designation remains active for three (3) years from the date of execution.
DISCUSSION
On March 11, 2020, the City Manager proclaimed an emergency due to conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and prope...
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