Consideration of and Adoption of Resolution No. 2019-52:  Approve the designation of an applicant agent and authorizing the agent to apply for and sign on behalf of the City of Flagstaff for the receipt of funds from the Arizona Division of Emergency Management and Military Affairs Public Assistance Program.

Designate Applicant Agent and Primary Point of Contact for the Arizona Department of Emergency Management and Military Affairs Public Assistance Program.
-  Designate Greg Clifton, City Manager as the Applicant Agent
-  Designate Stacey Brechler-Knaggs, Grants and Contracts Manager/Public Assistance Recovery Manager as the Primary Point of Contact

When a disaster occurs, the City of Flagstaff is to respond, recover from the impact, and mitigate future damages.  The Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) and the Arizona Division of Emergency Management and Military Affairs (ADEMA) provide recovery funding through its Public Assistance Program.  The program provides assistance for Debris Removal, Emergency Protective Measures, Roads and Bridges, Water Control Facilities, Buildings and Equipment, Utilities, and Parks, Recreational Facilities and Other Items.

The Public Assistance Program provides for a Federal declaration, 75% Federal Share, 15% State Share, and 10% City Share and for a State declaration, 75% State Share and 25% City Share.

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Regional Plan - Public Buildings, Services, Facilities, & Safety
Public Safety - Goal PF.3. Provide high-quality emergency response and public safety services including law enforcement, fire, medical, and ambulance transport service.

Yes, on November 16, 2010.

-  Approve the Designated Applicant Agent and Primary Point of Contact.
-  Not Approve the Designated Applicant Agent and Primary Point of Contact which will risk emergency funding.

The Public Assistance Program provides support to state agencies and political subdivisions of the State in repairing damaged public infrastructure when recovering from any State-declared disaster.

The Governor may proclaim a state of emergency after a political subdivision(s) has passed a resolution stating that an emergency exists within their jurisdiction(s) AND have been able to demonstrate that the incident is above and beyond their capability to recover from without assistance from the State. Through a proclamation, the Governor may provide Public Assistance to the affected Political Subdivision(s) of the state (counties, cities, towns, state agencies). Public Assistance is provided through the Governor’s Emergency Fund which is allocated $4 million dollars annually to cover the costs of emergencies and disasters. Emergency Management's Grant Administration administers this fund.

When a disaster is beyond the capability of the State and local governments, the Governor will request federal assistance from FEMA through the President of the United States. The recovery process for a single event is not complete until all work has been completed, inspected, documentation audited and final payment disbursed. Once the recovery process for a single event is complete the declared disaster is terminated.

 

The City of Flagstaff is legally responsible for the performance of emergency services and for the repair of damaged public infrastructure during and following a disaster.

The Public Assistance Program provides much-needed financial assistance following a disaster to help restore a sense of normalcy to our community.

This action is required by the Arizona Department of Emergency Management and Military Affairs.