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Sutter County hires IEM International to update hazard mitigation plan using FEMA grant
Summary
The board approved a $344,321 contract with IEM International to update Sutter County's multi‑hazard mitigation plan, funded by a $374,850 Hazard Mitigation Grant Program award; updating preserves eligibility for future FEMA mitigation funding and must be adopted by the board then FEMA.
Sutter County on Nov. 18 approved an independent contractor agreement with IEM International to update its multi‑hazard local hazard mitigation plan, a project covered by a Hazard Mitigation Grant Program award the county accepted earlier this year.
Leanne Hennessy, coordinator in the Office of Emergency Management, told the board the county’s current plan was adopted Sept. 28, 2021, with final FEMA approval on Jan. 13, 2022. Federal rules require a five‑year update; the county’s plan is set to expire Jan. 12, 2027, and updating it keeps jurisdictions eligible for mitigation funding such as the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program and Flood Mitigation Assistance.
Hennessy said the county accepted $374,850 in grant funding for the update; the consultant contract with IEM International is for $344,321 for the period Oct. 28, 2025, through Jan. 31, 2027. She described a formal request‑for‑qualifications process, interviews and reference checks, and said the project will include data gathering, community engagement, and final board adoption followed by FEMA approval.
"This plan is designed to be a community‑driven plan that reflects shared goals, actions and the entire community to reduce risks from disasters," Hennessy said. She added that keeping the plan current enables districts and cities to apply for mitigation project funding tied to identified priorities.
The board voted unanimously to approve the agreement, authorizing the county administrator or emergency operations manager to execute the contract and any related amendments.
Staff said the grant requires a 25% match, to be provided in‑kind through staff time across participating jurisdictions, and that the project will not impact the general fund.
