RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to apply for and accept a grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, 2015 Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant, in an amount not to exceed $150,000 for the update to the Contra Costa County regional hazard mitigation plan.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Up to $112,500 in Federal revenue. The County would be responsible for an in kind match of $37,500.
BACKGROUND:
This grant will allow a comprehensive update to the Contra Costa County regional hazard mitigation plan. The goal is to reduce overall risk to the population and structures from future hazard events, while also reducing reliance on Federal funding in future disasters.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Negative action on this request will result in the inability update the current Contra Costa County regional hazard mitigation plan.
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