Ivanhoe council authorizes FEMA HMGP application, commits 25% match and authorizes procurement steps

The Ivanhoe council approved multiple steps to pursue FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMGP) grant funds. On a motion by Councilmember Gregory (seconded by Councilmember Williams), the council voted to submit a completed application to the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) for HMGP funding. The council then approved a resolution (moved by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember McWhorter) to submit the application, designate an authorizing official, and commit 25% matching funds from the city.

Council also authorized procurement steps linked to the grant: it voted to solicit qualifications for pre-procurement of engineering services and voted to solicit proposals for grant-writing and administration. The minutes record the latter motion but duplicate earlier engineering wording in the motion language; the record therefore shows authorization to solicit proposals but contains ambiguous minute wording regarding whether the solicitation was for engineering or for grant-writing/administration. The council carried all motions on the agenda related to the HMGP pursuit.