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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM FOR A GRANT OF APPROXIMATELY $225,000 TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 13005 CASS STREET, DULUTH, MINNESOTA.
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CITY PROPOSAL:
WHEREAS, the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program offers funding to local governments to reduce and mitigate future disaster losses in their communities.
WHEREAS, the property located at 13005 Cass Street. Duluth, Minnesota, is a hazard-prone property which has experienced multiple floods in the last decade and the property owners have voluntarily requested the City seek this grant for the acquisition and demolition of the home.
WHEREAS, acquisition and demolition of the property will improve the area, reduce risk, and reduce the potential impact of future disasters.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the proper city officials are hereby authorized to submit an application to FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program for a grant to acquire and demolish property located at 13005 Cass Street, Duluth, Minnesota.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the city of Duluth estimates the grant amount to be $225,000 and has 25 percent of estimated grant amount in matching funds available, payable from Fund 210-030-3132-4210-04.
FURTHER RESOLVED, the city of Duluth has the legal authority to accept these funds and the financial, technical, and managerial capacity to ensure proper planning and maintenance of the grant project.
FURTHER RESOLVED, the Duluth city council names the fiscal agent for this project as Jen Carlson, City of Duluth Finance Director, 411 West 1st Street, Duluth, Minnesota, 55802.
Statement of Purpose
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: This resolution authorizes city officials to apply for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program for a grant of approximately $225,000 to acquire property located at 13005 Cass Street, Duluth, Minnesota.