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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09340ORDINANCE NO. 9340 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING STATE OF COLORADO GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PUEBLO, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, AND THE STATE OF COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, AND AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL TO EXECUTE THE SAME WHEREAS, the Colorado Department of Public Safety has offered Presidential Disaster Declaration FEMA-DR-4229-CO (Colorado Flooding, Severe Storms and Landslides) grant reimbursement for the 75% Federal of the eligible FEMA Public Assistance Program expenditures incurred in the response to and recovery from the disaster; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that: SECTION 1. The Grant Agreement between the City of Pueblo, a Municipal Corporation, and the State of Colorado Department of Public Safety, a copy of which is attached, having been approved as to form by the City Attorney, is hereby approved. SECTION 2. Subject to the Grant Agreement, qualified projects will be reimbursed 75% of eligible FEMA Public Assistance Program expenditures incurred in the response to and recovery from the disaster. SECTION 3. The officers and staff of the City are authorized and directed to perform any and all acts consistent with the intent of the Ordinance and Contract to implement the policies and procedures described therein. SECTION 5. The President of the City Council is authorized to execute and deliver the Grant Agreement in the name of the City and the Acting City Clerk is directed to affix the seal of the City thereto and attest same. SECTION 6. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon final passage and approval. INTRODUCED August 27, 2018 BY: Ed Brown MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL APPROVED: PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL ATTESTED BY: ACTING DEPUTY CITY CLERK PASSED AND APPROVED: September 10, 2018 City Clerk’s Office Item # R-2 BACKGROUND PAPER FOR PROPOSED ORDINANCE COUNCIL MEETING DATE: August 27, 2018 TO: President Christopher A. Nicoll and Members of City Council CC: Sam Azad, City Manager VIA: Brenda Armijo, Acting City Clerk FROM: Jeff Bailey, Acting Director of Public Works SUBJECT: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING STATE OF COLORADO GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PUEBLO, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, AND THE STATE OF COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, AND AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL TO EXECUTE THE SAME SUMMARY: The City of Pueblo was awarded Public Assistance FEMA-DR-4229-CO, FEMA Grant for Disaster Relief Funds for the June 2015 storm events that has expired. This Ordinance renews the grant agreement that will extend to July 15, 2020. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: City Council, on October 10, 2017, approved Resolution 13797 which established Project SW1704 Fountain Creek Trail Relocation and transferred funds in the amount of $252,000. City Council, on December 11, 2017, approved Resolution 13841 which awarded Project SW1704 Fountain Creek Trail Relocation for construction. City Council, on July 23, 2018, approved Ordinance 9311 establishing Project SW1804 Fountain Creek Trail Projects for FEMA Disaster Relief Funds Proceeds. BACKGROUND: In June of 2015, the Fountain Creek experienced flooding that caused damage along the Creek including a concrete trail, earthen embankment and debris. On July 16, 2015, President Obama issued a major disaster declaration for the State of Colorado that allowed for Federal relief funds through FEMA. To obtain the Federal funds the City must upfront the cost of the construction and apply for reimbursement from FEMA during the construction phase. FEMA reimbursement is 75% of the actual costs. To date several qualified projects have been completed under the original grant agreement and this new grant agreement will allow the City to complete the remainder projects and submit for reimbursement from FEMA. The agreement maximum amount is $1,062,284.98 and will expire on July 15, 2020. The Grant Agreement provides the terms and scope of work for each of the qualifying projects. All qualifying projects will be required to adhere to the City’s procurement process which includes budgeting and appropriating funds with City Council approval. The project costs are first paid with City funds and then reimbursed with FEMA disaster relief funds. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: City funds will be budgeted and appropriated prior to awarding a contract. BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Not Applicable. STAKEHOLDER PROCESS: None. ALTERNATIVES: The remaining projects will not be eligible for reimbursement. RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the Ordinance. Attachments: Grant Agreement Contract