HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-126RESOLUTION NO. 99- 12 6
A Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida,
Authorizing the Emergency Services Director to Endorse an Emergency Management
Preparedness and Assistance (EMPA) Competitive Grant Application for the
Preparation of a Wildfire Mitigation Plan.
WHEREAS, the Florida Department of Community Affairs administers the Emergency
Management Preparedness and Assistance (EMPA) Competitive Grant Program; and
WHEREAS, The Department is soliciting proposals from interested state or regional agencies,
local governments, and private non-profit organizations; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the funds is to support projects that will further state and local
emergency management objectives.
WHEREAS, there are $3,475,030 funds available for this application cycle with a submission
deadline for all applicants of Tuesday, November 30, 1999.
WHEREAS, during the development of the Indian River County Local Mitigation Strategy, the
Division of Forestry, along with the Department of Emergency Services, developed a map that shows
areas of high, moderate and low risk for wildfires.
WHEREAS, the availability of the EMPA funds will provide an opportunity to fund the
development of a comprehensive wildfire mitigation plan.
WHEREAS, due to time constraints, it would be beneficial by having the Board authorize the
Director of Emergency Services be delegated to endorse the application on the Board's behalf;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, that the Board hereby authorizes the Emergency
Services Director to endorse the Emergency Management Preparedness Assistance Grant Application
for the Preparation of a Wildfire Mitigation Plan.
The Resolution was moved for adoption by Commissioner r, i n n . The motion was
seconded by Commissioner S t a n b r i dg e , and, upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Chairman Kenneth R. Macht _g
Vice Chairman Fran B. Adams _&y e
Commissioner John W. Tippin AY2
Commissioner Ruth M. Stanbridge -Ay_e
Commissioner Caroline D. Ginn Ay e
The C6ir ther�4pgn declared the Resolution duly passed and adopted this 16th day of
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Attest: J.K.�Barton, C INDIAN R CO TY, F A
F r BY: -Trt
Deputy,Cle k'' " enneth R. Macht, Chairman