R2002-0040 03-11-02RESOLUTION NO. R2002-40
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO
SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR A FLOOD MITIGATION PLANNING
GRANT TO THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the State of
Texas encourage local governments to file Flood Mitigation Plans that identify potential
projects for future funding.
Section 2. That the City of Pearland does not have a Flood Mitigation Plan filed
with FEMA or the State.
Section 3. That FEMA provides planning grants through the Flood Mitigation
Assistance Program, requiring a 25% local match.
Section 4. That receiving a planning grant will enable the City to prepare a
comprehensive Flood Mitigation Plan; thereby, enhancing the City's opportunities to
receive mitigation grants.
Section 5. That the City Manager or his designee is hereby authorized to submit
an application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency for a Flood Mitigation
Planning Grant.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED thisthe 11 dayof March .,
A.D.,2002.
TOM REID
MAYOR
ATTEST:
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APPROVED AS TO FORM'
DARRIN M. COKER
CITY ATTORNEY