HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-21Resolution 2020-21
Resolution Accepting the Terms and Conditions of'a FEMA Grant
for Emergency Generators for the Town's Water Supply
WHEREAS, the Town of Pulaski Virginia has previously applied for grant funding to equip the
water system with emergency generators to ensure continuity of utility service to Town citizens
during an emergency; and,
WHEREAS, the Town was notified by the Virginia Department of Emergency Management
(VDEM) that the application for grant funds for emergency generators for the Town's water
supply had been approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA); and,
WHEREAS, the project is intended to provide emergency generation capability to three booster
stations which will be able to maintain water service to approximately 80% of the Town's water
customers in an emergency; and,
WHEREAS, the project cost of $103,530 shall be apportioned such that $98,600 will be from
state and federal funds and $4,930 shall be the responsibility of the Town;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia,
sitting in regular session -this 4th day of August 2020, that the Town does hereby accept the
funding proffered by both FEMA and VDEM on the terms and conditions set forth in the grant
agreement for the project designated as FEMA -DR -4401 -VA -005 and agrees to provide the
Town's matching portion of the funds totaling $4,930; and,
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Manager is hereby authorized to execute the grant
agreement and other documentation that may be required by the granting agencies in the
course of the project.
This resolution is effective upon adoption and is hereby adopted this 4th day of August 2020 by
the duly recorded vote of the Town Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia as follows:
Lane R. Penn
Brooks R. Dawson
Gregory C. East
ATTEST:
David N. Quesenber
Clerk of Council
-Aye
James A. Radcliffe
-Aye
-Aye
G. Tyler Clontz
-Aye
-Aye
Michael P. Reis
-Aye
THE TOWN OF PULASKI, VIRGINIA
BY& �
W. Shannon Collins
Mayor