25-R-091 Application for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)RESOLUTION 25-R-091
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION
OF AN APPLICATION FOR THE HAZARD MITIGATION
GRANT PROGRAM (HMGP); DESIGNATING THE CITY
MANAGER AS THE AUTHORIZED OFFICAL NOT TO
EXCEED THREE HUNDRED AND FIFETY THOUSAND
DOLLARS.
WHEREAS, the City of Schertz, Texas, is committed to enhancing its resilience against
natural and human -caused hazards, and to ensuring the continuous operation of essential public
services, particularly during and immediately following disaster events; and
WHEREAS, the City recognizes that power outages, frequently caused by severe
weather conditions such as thunderstorms, high winds, and extreme temperatures, pose a
significant and recurring threat to the uninterrupted function of critical infrastructure facilities;
and
WHEREAS, the sustained operations of key City facilities, including but not limited to
the 911 Dispatch Center / Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP), emergency operations center,
and essential public works facilities, is paramount for maintaining public safety, coordination
emergency response, and delivering vital services to our approximately 43,000 residents; and
WHEREAS, the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), administered by the
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and passed through the Texas Division of
Emergency Management (TDEM), provides federal funding to state and local governments to
implement long-term hazard mitigation measures after a major disaster declaration; and
WHEREAS, the installation of a permanent, reliable backup generator at a designated
critical infrastructure facility is a proven and cost-effective mitigation measure that will reduce
future disaster losses and ensure the continuity of essential governmental functions and
emergency services during power disruptions; and
WHEREAS, securing federal funding through the HGMP is essential to acquire and
install this critical infrastructure enhancement, as the cost exceeds what can be readily
accommodated within the City's existing operational budget; and
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes that this project is a strategic investment in the
long-term safety, security, and economic stability of the community, reducing reliance on
temporary solutions and minimizing the impact of future hazard events; and
WHEREAS, the City of Schertz will submit an application to the Hazard Mitigation
Grant Program (HMGP) not to exceed the amount of $350,000.00 to fund enhancements of our
City's critical infrastructure.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SCHERTZ, TEXAS THAT:
Section 1.The City Council hereby authorizes the submission of an application for the
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP); designating the City manager as the
Authorized Official not to exceed the amount of THREE HUNDRED AND FIFETY
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($325,000.00).
Section 2.The recitals contained in the preamble hereof are hereby found to be true, and
such recitals are hereby made a part of this Resolution for all purposes and are adopted as
a part of the judgment and findings of the City Council.
Section 3.All resolutions, or parts thereof, which are in conflict or inconsistent with any
provision of this Resolution are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict, and the
provisions of this Resolution shall be and remain controlling as to the matters resolved
herein.
Section 4.This Resolution shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of
the State of Texas and the United States of America.
Section 5.If any provision of this Resolution or the application thereof to any person or
circumstance shall be held to be invalid, the remainder of this Resolution and the
application of such provision to other persons and circumstances shall nevertheless be
valid, and the City Council hereby declares that this Resolution would have been enacted
without such invalid provision.
Section 6.It is officially found, determined, and declared that the meeting at which this
Resolution is adopted was open to the public and public notice of the time, place, and
subject matter of the public business to be considered at such meeting, including this
Resolution, was given, all as required by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, as
amended.
Section 7.This Resolution shall be in force and effect from and after its final passage, and
it is so resolved.
PASSED AND APPROVED on the 15th day of July, 2025.
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Sheila Edmon son, City Secretary