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Consideration of and action on authorization to submit a Public Assistance (PA) grant application to FEMA for reimbursement of eligible expenses during the recent winter weather disaster.
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Summary:
The recent winter weather has been declared by the President as a major disaster in Harris County, Texas as DR-4586. This allows FEMA to administer Public Assistance (PA) reimbursement Grants for eligible expenses.
The FEMA PA grant provides provide up to 75% in federal reimbursement for the eligible expenses incurred. The remaining 25% must be provided by local funds.
The deadline for submitting a Request for Public Assistance Grant Application is March 21, 2021.
Fiscal/Budgetary Impact:
This FEMA PA grant is authorized to provide up to 75% in federal reimbursement of eligible expenses incurred.
Recommended action
Staff requests that Council provide authorization to submit a Public Assistance (PA) grant application to FEMA.