Unified Hazard Mitigation Assistance Home Acquisition or Home Relocation Program

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1 Unified Hazard Mitigation Assistance Home Acquisition or Home Relocation Program

2 Unified Hazard Mitigation Grant Assistance Common Questions 1. What dictates mitigation grant program requirements? 2. What types of mitigation grant programs are available? 3. Where does the money come from? 4. What will it cost? What can be used as match? 5. Who can apply? 6. Does the project comply with State/Local MHMP? 7. What is likelihood of project funding? 8. How long before funding is available?

3 What is Mitigation? Mitigation - providing a permanent solution whereby reducing or eliminating the effects of future disasters.

4 Property Acquisitions or Relocation Program Overview 1. Program consists of a Subgrantee (city or county) purchasing flood prone structures from willing sellers. 2. The purchased property is maintained by the Subgrantee as open space for perpetuity. 3. This is to restore and/or conserve the natural functions of the floodplain.

5 Property Acquisitions or Relocation Eligible Activities 1. The property will be acquired from a willing, voluntary seller. 2. Property contains a structure that may or may not have sustained damage or destroyed due to a disaster event. 3. Property is not part of an intended, planned or designated project area. 4. Property will not be subdivided prior to acquisition.

6 Property Acquisitions or Relocation Subgrantee Open Space Restrictions 1. The Subgrantee will dedicate and maintain the property in perpetuity for uses compatible with open space, recreational, or wetlands management practices. 2. No new structures will be built on the property. 3. No federal disaster assistance of any means can be made with respect to the property. 4. Subgrantee must monitor/enforce deed restrictions.

7 Property Acquisitions or Relocation Subgrantee Assurances 1. Participation by property owners is voluntary. 2. Property owner will be informed in writing of fair market value of the property. 3. The property will be dedicated as open space for perpetuity. Consulted with USACE and NDDOT to ensure no future, planned improvements are being consider and will reject any proposals for such in the future. 4. Buildings will be removed 90 days from time of settlement. 5. Will not transfer or sell property without prior approval from NDDES and FEMA Regional Administrator.

8 Property Acquisition or Relocation Subgrantee Application Requirements 1. Complete and submit a three-part grant application by deadline 2. NDDES and FEMA will conduct a formal review for eligibilities and compliance to regulations. 3. If approved, sub-grantee will receive a Notice of Award; begin project implementation 4. Reporting requirements Site Visits Quarterly Reports Reimbursement Requests Project Closeout

9 Property Acquisition or Relocation Subgrantee Scope of Work 1. Where is project located at? 2. Is it an acquisition or a relocation. 3. If it s a relocation, where will it be relocated to? 4. How many structures? 5. What will you do with the acquisition structures? 6. How will you dispose of the demolition materials? 7. How will you maintain the property after completion? 8. Who will be responsible for the project?

10 Property Acquisition or Relocation Subgrantee Cost Estimates 1. Pre-Planning (cost associated to complete the application) 2. Appraisals 3. Guest-imation of Appraised Values/Closing Costs 4. Demolition/Abatement 5. Site Clean-Up/Restoration 6. Management Costs 7. If a relocation is being considered, associated costs for relocation Moving costs, foundation costs, utility connection costs

11 Property Acquisition or Relocation Subgrantee Benefit/Cost Analysis 1. Overall project application must have a BCR of 1:1 or greater 2. Total project costs associated by property 3. Structure information (sq/ft, guest-imate value, damage data, BRV, etc) 4. NFIP data (if applicable) Maps, elevation certificate 5. River Data discharge level, recurrence interval 6. Substantial Damage Rule

12 Property Acquisition or Relocation Subgrantee Engineering and EHP 1. Engineering and Feasibility can it be done 2. Environmental/Historic Preservation (EHP) Must be completed for each property Must identify complete scope in letter Solicit Compliance with all Federal, State, Local laws Must include copies of solicitation letters and responses If project awarded, it MUST comply with all applicable laws and requirements identified in EHP review

13 Property Acquisitions or Relocation Final Mitigation Offer

14 Property Acquisitions or Relocation Final Mitigation Offer

21 Property Acquisitions or Relocation Final Mitigation Offer 1. Final Offer is Based on: Average of two appraisals (fair-market/pre-event) Minus - NFIP (or other Insurance) Claims Paid for Structural Repair Minus - Individual Assistance Grant Funds Paid for Structural Repair Minus - Small Business Administration Disaster Loan Plus - Documented expenses for home repair from disaster event If above stated funds have been used. 2. Final Purchase Offer in writing No Negotiation of Price

22 Property Acquisitions or Relocation Questions

23 Property Acquisitions or Relocation Raymond S. Morrell State Hazard Mitigation Officer (office)

MITIGATION POLICY. Limits on Subsurface Uses of Hazard Mitigation Assistance Acquired Lands

MITIGATION POLICY. Limits on Subsurface Uses of Hazard Mitigation Assistance Acquired Lands FEMA MITIGATION POLICY FP 302-405-146-1 I. TITLE: Limits on Subsurface Uses of Hazard Mitigation Assistance Acquired Lands II. DATE OF ISSUANCE: May 5, 2014 III. POLICY STATEMENT: Subsurface hydraulic