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CONSENT#__~ O~ <br /> <br /> 2003-2004 All Hazard Mitigation Grant Program <br /> By: Captain Timothy Dwyer <br />Background: <br />As a result of the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000, and recent national events, FEMA <br />now requires that in order to be eligible for funds in the Hazard Mitigation Grant <br />Program (HMGP), a multi-hazard mitigation plan must first be in place. This becomes <br />effective November 1, 2004. FEMA has provided states with funding to help local <br />governments partially fund such plans through the Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program and <br />from the HMGP program itself. <br /> <br />Anoka County Emergency Management is spear-heading the development of a <br />Countywide, Ali-Hazard Mitigation plan to include local emergency plans and needs. <br />The planning process will require public involvement and local government cooperation <br />and coordination. The process will require Ramsey and other cities to complete risk <br />assessments, mitigation strategies, and plans for the maintenance and implementation <br />of certain processes to ensure the County plan details local needs. The City of Ramsey <br />(particularly the Fire Department) has been a leader in this area with FEMA grants and <br />other emergency planning. <br /> <br />Participation in this process will: Make us eligible for future HMGP grants; Allow for <br />funding to supplement plan development; and Provide support and coordination from <br />state and federal resources. The process will ultimately provide a plan that will help <br />assure the health, life, and safety of Ramsey's residents through risk assessment and <br />mitigation strategies and will speed the recovery process after a disaster. <br /> <br />At this time, Anoka County is asking only for a resolution from local City Councils <br />indicating that they will participate in a hazard mitigation planning process. This will <br />require input from all departments within a city, not just police and fire. No financial <br />support is required at this time. The County hopes to be able to cover any costs outside <br />the grant under their Emergency Management Department. If local financial support is <br />needed for the 25% grant match, the matter will be brought before local governing <br />authorities in later 2004, for review and consideration. <br /> <br />Recommendation: <br />Staff recommends Council adopt Resolution # 03-07-XXX to participate in a hazard <br />mitigation planning process with Anoka County. <br /> <br />Council Action: <br />Motion by City Council to adopt Resolution # 03-07-XXX, showing our willingness to <br />participate with Anoka County Emergency Management in a County-wide Hazard <br />Mitigation Planning Process. <br /> <br />Reviewed by: <br />Police Captain <br />Police Chief <br />Fire Chief <br />City Administrator <br />Finance Officer <br /> <br />CC: 07/08/03 <br /> <br /> <br />