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CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF REIMBURSEMENT OF FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $33,025.85 FROM FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) FOR WINTER ICE STORM RELATED DAMAGE DURING JANUARY 2010, AND BUDGET APPROPRIATION.
ACTION NEEDED: Acting as the City Council, motion to accept or reject reimbursement of funds in the amount of $33,025.85 from FEMA for winter ice storm related damage during January 2010; and, if accepted, increase Other Agency Reimbursements (010-0000-366.12-39) by $33,025.85
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BACKGROUND: For the period January 28 through January 30, 2010, Norman experienced a severe winter storm event consisting of ice, sleet, and snow build-up which caused roads to become impassable. During this time, there was an immediate threat to lives, property and public health and safety and FEMA Declaration OK-DR-1883 was approved.
DISCUSSION: During the stated period, the City of Norman responded to situations regarding a severe winter storm. Due to the nature of the response, the claim for FEMA reimbursement was divided into several project worksheets. FEMA processed the applications based on a cost share basis of 75%-25%. The seventy-five percent reimbursable amounts totaled $198,155.02 and were received by the City in 2010.
The State of Oklahoma operates a Public Assistance program that provides for 12.5% of the remaining 25% cost share not covered by FEMA. The amount of the 12.5% provided by the State of Oklahoma is $33,025.85 for the above mentioned worksheets.
This completes the reimbursement for FEMA Declaration OK-DR-1833.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that City Council approve the acceptance of this reimbursement in the amount of $33,025.85 and receipt into the General Fund Other Agency Reimbursements account (010-0000-366.12-39).