From
Nora Garcia, Assistant Emergency Management Coordinator
Title
Ordinance amending the FY 2015/2016 Capital Improvement Projects Budget; and a price agreement for Comprehensive Disaster Recovery Management Services from Hagerty Consulting (up to $300,000 annually) for one year with the option to renew for four (4) additional one year periods totaling $1,500,000 if all extensions are exercised and authorize the City Manager to execute the renewal options with aggregate price fluctuations of the lesser of up to $50,000 or 25% of the original maximum price so long as sufficient funding is appropriated by the City Council to satisfy the City’s obligation during the renewal terms
Presenter
Chase Wheeler, Emergency Management Coordinator
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
The City of Grand Prairie was impacted by the straight-line wind and severe flash flooding event that took place in May through June of this year. The event caused extensive flooding and damage to roads, bridges, and infrastructure throughout the City in excess of $3 million. Due to the widespread flooding and devastation across Texas, on May 29, 2015, President Obama declared a major disaster for the State of Texas, establishing Texas Disaster Declaration FEMA DR-4223. This declaration provides the City of Grand Prairie and other affected communities the opportunity to apply for and receive Public Assistance (PA) support due to the impact from severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding. The declaration also allows for Individual Assistance (IA) funding for individuals and households.
Hagerty Consulting will assist the City of Grand Prairie in strategically managing the City’s claim development and administration under Federal and State Disaster Programs related to the straight-line/flooding event that occurred and other disasters that may occur during the term of this contract including subsequent renewal terms. Such Federal Programs may include, but not be limited...
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