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A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Supporting And Adopting The Broward County December 2017 Update Of The Multi-Jurisdictional Enhanced Local Mitigation Strategy Plan Pursuant To The Disaster Mitigation Act Of 2000, Which Establishes Criteria For The Distribution Of Federal Funds For Local Disaster-Related Mitigation Projects; Authorizing The Establishment Of Certain Accounts To Recognize And Appropriate Said Federal Funds, If And When Distributed; Further Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute All Applicable Participation Agreements To Receive Said Funds.
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Staff Recommends: Approval of the attached Resolution
Explanation:
The City of Hollywood has been a member of the Broward County Emergency Coordinating Council since its inception in 1981.
Pursuant to Chapter 163, Florida Statutes, the Broward County Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS) was created with the endorsement and cooperation of each of Broward County's municipalities and includes a prioritized mitigation project list.
The Broward County LMS establishes a comprehensive mitigation program to strengthen the emergency preparedness of Broward County and its municipalities with a comprehensive set of policies and strategies.
The State of Florida has designated Broward County Emergency Management as the local coordinator of the local hazard mitigation plan for the municipalities located within Broward County.
The City of Hollywood desires preference in consideration for funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Broward County for disaster relief efforts and prioritized mitigation projects.
On November 1, 2000, pursuant to Resolution No. R-2000-384, the City adopted the Broward County local disaster mitigation strategy.
On April 26, 2016, the Broward County Board of County Commissioners (the "Board) entered into an agreement with Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) for the Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Progr...
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