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Wayne County approves local match commitment for $30,000 FEMA mitigation grant application
Summary
The board approved Resolution 25-29 to apply for a $30,000 Hazard Mitigation Assistance grant through Iowa HSEMD/FEMA and agreed to make available up to $4,500 in local funds to meet the minimum 15% match requirement.
Wayne County adopted Resolution 25-29 at the June 24 meeting to pursue Hazard Mitigation Assistance funding through the Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEMD) and FEMA. The resolution states the total project cost is $30,000 and recognizes the federal share will not exceed 75%, the state share not more than 10%, and the local share must be at least 15% of total project cost. Board members approved a commitment to provide up to $4,500 in local monies as the minimum match. Todd Wilson moved to approve Resolution 25-29; Lance Lange seconded; the measure passed unanimously.
The resolution does not specify project scope beyond seeking mitigation grant funding; further project details and implementation steps will follow standard HSEMD/FEMA grant procedures.
