TO: Mayor and City Commission
FROM: Samuel A. May, City Manager
DATE: December 6, 2017
Title
RESOLUTION - URGING THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY ("FEMA") TO CHANGE FEMA'S POLICY REQUIRING PRE-APPROVAL FOR DISASTER DEBRIS REMOVAL FROM PRIVATE ROADS WITHIN GATED COMMUNITIES AND TREAT DISASTER DEBRIS REMOVAL FROM PRIVATE ROADS IN RESIDENTIAL GATED COMMUNITIES IN THE SAME MANNER AS PUBLIC ROADS FOR THE PURPOSE OF FEMA REIMBURSEMENT FOR DISASTER DEBRIS REMOVAL COSTS.
BACKGROUND: FEMA's Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide provides that prior to removing disaster debris from private roads within gated communities the City must request and receive approval from FEMA, which may require a physical inspection of the location by FEMA, in order for the City to obtain reimbursement for the costs of the disaster debris removal (the "Private Road Pre-Approval Policy"). The Margate City Commission finds it in the best interest of the residents of the City to urge FEMA to change the Private Road Pre-Approval Policy and treat disaster debris removal from private roads that service more than one residential property within communities with Private Rights-of-Way in the same manner as public roads for the purpose of FEMA reimbursement for disaster debris removal costs. The City is concerned with the threats to public health, safety and welfare and the economic recovery of the community that may result from delaying the removal of disaster debris from residential Private Rights-of-Way within communities within the City following an emergency storm event in order to comply with FEMA's Private Road Pre-Approval Policy.
RECOMMENDATION: For consideration by the City Commission
FISCAL IMPACT: To be determined
CONTACT PERSON: Adam Reichbach, Assistant City Manager