HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 22-162RESOLUTION NO:22-162
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS,
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS
DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (TDEM) FOR HAZARD
MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM (HMGP) FUNDING; AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND/OR THE CITY MANAGER TO ACT AS
THE CITY'S EXECUTIVE OFFICER(S) AND AUTHORIZED
REPRESENTATIVE IN ALL MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE CITY'S
PARTICIPATION IN THE HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the COVID-19 Pandemic (DR-4485) severely impacted the City of
Beaumont; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Beaumontdesires to increase resilience to disasters and
reduce or eliminate the long-term risk of loss of life, injury, damage to and loss of
property, and suffering and hardship, by lessening the impact of future disasters; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Beaumont desires a viable community, including decent
housing, suitable living environment, and expanding economic opportunities; and,
WHEREAS, it is necessary and in the best interest of the City of Beaumontto
apply forfunding underthe Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP);
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
THAT the statements and findings set out in the preamble to this resolution are hereby,
in all things, approved and adopted; and,
SECTION 1. That a Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) application is
hereby authorized to be filed by the City of Beaumont with the Texas Division of
Emergency Management for the mitigation efforts under DR-4485 Notice of Funding
Opportunity.
SECTION 2. That the projects detailed within the application will address major
drainage improvements in the southeastern portion of the City of Beaumontwhich were
identified as a risk dueto Hurricanes/Tropical Storms/Tropical Depressionsand Riverine
Flooding; thereby placing u ndue and certain health and safety risks on residents.
SECTION 3. That the total project cost is $47,102,735 to include construction,
engineering, acquisition, and associated services
SECTION 4. That the HMGP Application request amount be filed for
$42,392,461.50.
SECTION 5. That the application will require a 10% match, based on the HMGP
application requestamountof 90%, in the amountof $4,710,273.50 committed bythe City
of Beaumontfromthe General Fund.
SECTION 6. That the City Council directs and designatesthe Mayor and/or City
Manager as the City's Chief Executive Officer(s) and Authorized Representative to act in
all matters in connection with this application and the City's participation in the Hazard
Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP).
SECTION 7. That all funds will be used in accordance with all applicable
federal, state, local and programmatic requirements including but not limited to
procurement, environmental review, labor standards, real property acquisition, fair
housing, and civil rights requirements.
The meeting at which th is resolution was approved was in all things conducted in
strict compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter
551.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 28th day of
June, 2022.
- Mayor Robin Mouton -
Tina Broussard, City Secretary