HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Approving FEMA License/Use Agreement for Temporary Disaster Recovery Center Serving Ames and Story County RESOLUTION NO. 20-507
RESOLUTION APPROVING FEMA LICENSE/USE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY
DISASTER RECOVERY CENTER SERVING AMES AND STORY COUNTY
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, Story County residents affected by the August 10, 2020, derecho storm event
may be eligible for Individual Assistance grant funds offered through the Federal Emergency
Management Agency(FEMA); and,
WHEREAS, assistance can be used to help individuals and business owners recover from
the effects of the disaster;examples of assistance include temporary housing,home repairs,medical
expenses, legal services, and low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses; and,
WHEREAS,in addition to those options,FEMA also wants to establish a temporary Disaster
Recovery Center(DRC) in Story County; and,
WHEREAS,the purpose of the DRC is to offer Ames and Story County residents the option
to submit their FEMA applications and supporting documentation in person, and the DRC will be
staffed with FEMA personnel who can answer questions about disaster assistance programs and scan
application documents; and,
WHEREAS, on September 18, 2020, FEMA conducted a site inspection at North River
Valley Park,725 E. 13'Street,along with Keith Abraham,Parks and Recreation Director,and Story
County Emergency Management staff; and,
WHEREAS, as a result of that inspection, FEMA wants to proceed with using the parking
lot and concession building at the North River Valley Park and has supplied the City with a
License/Use Agreement; and,
WHEREAS,the Agreement has been reviewed by Legal,Risk Management, and Parks and
Recreation; and,
WHEREAS,it is important to note that due to COVID-19,the DRC will offer drive-through
service only;residents will be expected to stay in their vehicles when visiting and face coverings are
required.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that FEMA License/Use Agreement for a temporary Disaster Recovery Center at North River Valley
Park to serve Ames and Story County is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 22nd day of September, 2020.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Corrieri
Seconded by: Betcher
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Martin
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 22nd day of September, 2020.