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AI- 13460
9.A.
CC REGULAR
Meeting Date:
01/20/2009
Submitted For:
Juan D. Salinas
Submitted By:
Brenda Garza, COUNTY JUDGE
Department:
COUNTY JUDGE

Information

CAPTION

Discussion and possible action regarding approval to apply and submit for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, DR-1780-TX.

BACKGROUND

The nature of this project is to comply with the Hidalgo County portion of the Cover the Border Hazard Mitigation Action Plan, adopted by Commissioners' Court on October 14, 2008.

The proposed program is to purchase NOAA "All Hazards" radios via the HMGP and distribute to critical facilities, adult recreational centers, child day care facilities and facilities serving special population groups that do not have one.

Refer to pages 18.15 and 18.16 of the Hidalgo County portion of the Cover the Border Hazard Mitigation Action Plan, with a High Priority Classification, "To promote the use of NOAA "All-Hazards" radios for early warning and post-event information", as a means to allow these facilities to take appropriate action to protect lives and property.


Fiscal Impact

FISCAL YEAR:
2009
ACCT. #:
FUNDS AVAILABLE Y/N?:
MATCHING FUNDS Y/N?:

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

As per Brenda Garza, Grant requires a 25% match estimated to be $12,500.00.

Sponsorships are being sought for the local match. Funding will be allocated if county is awarded prior to acceptance of the grant.

Attachments

Form Review

Inbox Reviewed By Date
Budget and Management Veronica Lopez 01/15/2009 11:45 AM
Auditor's Office 01/16/2009 05:40 PM
Form Started By:
bgarza
Started On:
01/15/2009 10:53 AM
Final Approval Date:
01/16/2009