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HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program match for Lincoln Way fraternities RESOLUTION NO. 11-259 RESOLUTION APPROVING LOCAL MATCH FOR FEMA HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM FOR LINCOLN WAY FRATERNITIES FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA WHEREAS, Public Works has submitted 10 projects for consideration under FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP); and, WHEREAS,Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division(HSEMD)has now completed its preliminary eligibility review of the Notices of Interest (NOI) and the proposed projects described in the NOIs have been determined to meet the preliminary eligibility requirements established through the State HMGP Administrative Plan and the State Hazard Mitigation Plan;and, WHEREAS,the City was then invited to complete and submit an HMGP proj ect application for each proposed project; and, WHEREAS, successfully completing and submitting an application does not guarantee that the proposed projects will be eligible or funded; rather, it is the next step in the HMGP funding process; and, WHEREAS, the Lincoln Way Fraternities Pi Kappa Alpha Union (PIKE) and Phi Kappa Theta(PKT)are located lower than the surrounding area and have experienced repeated flooding of the lower levels; and, WHEREAS,this proj ect would include obtaining an easement and installation of storm sewer to intercept storm sewer run-off that flows through its sites; and, WHEREAS, if approved for funding, the cost-share basis will be an amount not to exceed 75% from federal funds, an amount not to exceed 10% from state funds, with the remaining minimum of 15% coming from local funds; and, WHEREAS, this local match funding has been included in the City's 2011/12 Low Point Drainage Improvements Program. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, that the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program application for the Lincoln Way Fraternities Projects with local match funding being a minimum of 15% is hereby approved. ADOPTED THIS 24cn day of May, 2011. Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor Introduced by: Goodman Seconded by: Mahayni Voting aye: Davis, Goodman, Mahayni, Larson, Orazem Voting nay: None Absent: Wacha Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 24'h day of May, 2011.