HomeMy WebLinkAboutMO #2667MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2667
A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A GRANT
APPLICATION AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY THROUGH THE FEDERAL
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) FOR A DR -4663 HAZARD
MITIGATION GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $975,000 FOR THE 14TH STREET SEWER
PROJECT.
WHEREAS, on July 29, 2022, Kentucky received Presidential Disaster
Declaration FEMA -4663 -DR -KY as a result of Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and
Mudslides occurring between July 26, 2022 and August 11, 2022 which affected 20 counties;
and
WHEREAS, in conjunction with this declaration, federal funds are now available
through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
(HMGP) for eligible projects which will reduce damages from future events; and
WHEREAS, if received, this grant will assist in funding for the 14th Street Sewer
Project to improve stormwater infrastructure and reduce the risk of future flooding; and
WHEREAS, this project is part of the Comprehensive Stormwater Master Plan
and can be completed independently from other stormwater projects; and
WHEREAS, the City of Paducah now wishes to authorize the grant application.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED BY THE CITY OF PADUCAH,
KENTUCKY:
SECTION 1. The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute a grant application and
all documents necessary through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) U. S.
Department of Homeland Security for a DR -4663 Hazard Mitigation Grant in the amount of
$975,000 for the 14'x' Street Sewer Project.
SECTION 2. A local match of 13% is required. The local match of $169,000
will be paid from the 14th Street Relief Sewer Project, Account Number DR0011. The State will
cover the remaining 12% match in an amount of $156,000.
SECTION 3. This order shall be in full force and4ffect from and after the date of
its adoption.
George Bray, Mayor
ATTEST:
indsay Parish& ity Clerk
Adopted by the Board of Commissioners, October 25, 2022
Recorded by Lindsay Parish, City Clerk, October 25, 2022
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