AGENDA CAPTION:
Title
Consider approval of Resolution 2018-109R, authorizing the City Manager or his designee to apply for flood protection grant funds from the Texas Water Development Board (“TWDB”); authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with the TWDB to receive such flood protection grant funds; authorize the matching of City funds; authorizing the matching of flood protection grant funds received from TWDB with CBDG-DR funds or in-kind services.
Body
Meeting date: June 19, 2018
Department: Eng/CIP
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: 50% Match In-Kind services & Flood DR Funds
Account Number: N/A
Funds Available: N/A
Account Name: N/A
Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: Click or tap here to enter text.
City Council Strategic Initiative:
Stormwater
Comprehensive Plan Element (s):
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☒ Environment & Resource Protection - Population Prepared for and resilient to Man-Made & Natural Disasters
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☐ Neighborhoods & Housing - Choose an item.
☐ Parks, Public Spaces & Facilities - Choose an item.
☐ Transportation - Choose an item.
Master Plan: Flood Protection Master Plan
Background Information:
The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) is currently requesting applications for possible award of grants for flood protection planning, flood early warning systems or the implementation of local strategies for alerting and responding to floods. Applications will be evaluated for merit based on various criteria including purpose of the project, severity of flooding hazards, how the project will reduce loss of life, project schedule, budget, qualifications of the project team, etc. The TWDB will award 50% of the total cost of the project. In-kind services and/or CDBG DR funds may be used for any part of the local share. Projects awarded grants must be completed by August 31, 2021.
Funding from this grant will be used to enhance, implement and or install recommendations from the City’s on-going Flood Emergency Warning System (FEWS) project including:
• New stream and or rain gages
• Information technology to monitor, detect and assimilate data for flood protection
The project will be coordinated with Hays County. Should funds be awarded, additional Council actions may be required.
The grant application requirements include the following:
Written Assurance
• The City of San Marcos has the authority to plan and implement projects in the project area.
• The proposed project does not duplicate existing projects with the exception of replacing outdated equipment.
Resolution
• The City of San Marcos’s representative is authorized to apply for a grant from the Texas Water Development Board.
• Granting authority for the City of San Marcos to enter into a contract with the Texas Water Development Board.
• The intent to commit local matching funds in cash and/or in-kind services.
Council Committee, Board/Commission Action:
N/A
Alternatives:
N/A
Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of this resolution