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1990-232-Regarding Designation Of Applicant's Agent For Hazard Mitigation Grant ProgramRESOLUTION 1990 -232 RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS REGARDING DESIGNATION OF APPLICANT'S AGENT FOR HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM The attached five (5) Resolutions were passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos, California, held on the 19th day of November, 1990 by the following vote. COUNCIL MEMBERS: AYES: Joanne Benjamin, Eric D. Carlson, Thomas J. Ferrito Robert L. Hamilton, Mayor Brent N. Ventura NAYS: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: � t MARIAN V. COSGROVE CLERK OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA Attachment G DESIGNATION OF APPLICANT'S AGENT RESOLUTION FOR HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM BE IT RESOLVED THAT Mr. David W. Knapp Town Manager (Name) OR his/her alternate: Larry J. Todd (Name) (Title) Chief of Police (Title) is hereby authorized to execute for and on behalf of the Town of Los Gatos . , a local government entity, state agency or private non -profit organization established under the laws of the State of California, this application and to file in the Office of Emergency Services for the purpose of obtaining certain federal financial assistance under Section 404 of P.L 93 -288 as amended by the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Act of 1988. THAT the Town Council hereby authorizes its agent to provide to the State Office of Emergency Services for all matters pertaining to such state disaster mitigation assistance the assurances and agreements required. Passed and approved this 4 19TH day of November 19 90 ra (ivame and Tider" MANAGER, TOWN OF LOS GATOS (Name and Title) MAYOR, TOWN OF LOS GATOS CERTIFICATION I, Marian Cosgrove , duly appointed and Town Clerk (title) of Town of Los Gatos do hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of a resolution passed and approved by the Town council ofthe Town of Los Gatos on the --19TH day of NOVEMBER , 1990 . a/u a (Signature) �� (Title) c; �'r�� <;s`�' � 1 OF 5 Attachment G DESIGNATION OF APPLICANT'S AGENT RESOLUTION FOR HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM BE IT RESOLVED THAT Mr. David W. Knapp (Name) OR his/her alternate: (Name) Town Manager (Title) Larry Todd Chief of Police (Title) is hereby authorized to execute for and on behalf of the Town of Los Gatos . a local government entity, state agency or private non -profit organization established under the laws of the State of California, this application and to file in the Office of Emergency Services for the purpose of obtaining certain federal financial assistance under Section 404 of P.L 93 -288 as amended by the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Act of 1988. THAT the Town council hereby authorizes its agent to provide to the State Office of Emergency Services for all matters pertaining to such state disaster mitigation assistance the assurances and agreements required. Passed and approved this L Marian Cosgrove of Town of Ins Gatos CERTIFICATION duly appointed and Town clerk (title) do hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of a resolution passed and approved by the Town council on the 19TH day of NOVEMBER ofthe Town of Los Gatos 1990 . Q--, � � (j ✓ gyp/ �p p} }/'j{ /Qj '� . .'. e`�''L �P, /�.J ids �—,✓ti "'�- 41 /L ^4.�'✓" .i (Signature) 2 OF 5 (Title) 0 Attachment G DESIGNATION OF APPLICANT'S AGENT RESOLUTION FOR HAZARD MTTIGATION GRANT PROGRAM BE IT RESOLVED THAT Mr. David W. Knapp (Name) OR his/her alternate: Celia Callender (Name) , Town Manager (Title) Community Services Div. Program Coordinator (Title) is hereby authorized to execute for and on behalf of the Town of Los Gatos . a local government entity, state agency or private non -profit organization established under the laws of the State of California, this application and to file in the Office of Emergency Services for the purpose of obtaining certain federal financial assistance under Section 404 of P.L. 93 -288 as amended by the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Act of 1988. THAT the Town council hereby authorizes its agent to provide to the State Office of Emergency Services for all matters pertaining to such state disaster mitigation assistance the assurances and agreements required. Passed and approved this 19TH day of November 19 90 (Name and tl) MANAGER, TOWN OF LOS GATOS j Marian Cosgrove MAYOR, CERTIFICATION duly appointed and F LOS GA Town Clerk (title) of Town of Los Gatos , do hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of a resolution passed and approved by the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos on the 19TH day of NOVEMBER } } , 199o. (Signature) 3 OF 5 (Title) Attachment G DESIGNATION OF APPLICANT'S AGENT RESOLUTION FOR HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM BE IT RESOLVED THAT Mr. David W. Knapp (Name) OR his/her alternate: Scott R. Baker (Name) Town Manager (Title) Director of Building Servicee (Title) is hereby authorized to execute for and on behalf of the Town of Los Gatos . , a local government entity, state agency or private non -profit organization established under the laws of the State of California, this application and to file in the Office of Emergency Services for the purpose of obtaining certain federal financial assistance under Section 404 of P.L 93 -288 as amended by the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Act of 1988. THAT the Town council hereby authorizes its agent to provide to the State Office of Emergency Services for all matters pertaining to such state disaster mitigation assistance the assurances and agreements required. Passed and approved this ` 19TH day of November 19 90 s MANAGER, TOWN OF LOS GATOS MAYOR, TOWN OF LOS GATOS CERTIFICATION I, Marian Cosgrove duly appointed and Town clerk title of Town of Los Gatos do hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of a resolution passed and approved by the Town council Of the Town of Tos Gatos On the 19TH day of NOVEMBER ,1990 . j (Signature) 40F5 `-1 (Title) Attachment G DESIGNATION OF APPLICANT'S AGENT RESOLUTION FOR HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM BE IT RESOLVED THAT Mr. David W. Knapp (Name) OR his/her alternate: Frans Lind (Name) Town Manager (Title) Associate Civil Engineer (Title) is hereby authorized to execute for and on behalf of the Town of Los Gatos _ , a local government enti ty, state agency or private non -profit organization established under the laws of the State of California, this application and to file in the Office of Emergency Services for the purpose of obtaining certain federal financial assistance under Section 4134 of P.L 93 -288 as amended by the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Act of 1988. THAT the Town council hereby authorizes its agent to provide to the State Office of Emergency Services for all matters pertaining to such state disaster mitigation assistance the assurances and agreements required. Passed and approved this L Marian Cosgrove of Town of Los Gatos . 19TH day of November , 19 90 MANAGER, TOWN OF LOS GATOS MAYOR, TOWN OF LOS GATOS CERTIFICATION duly appointed and Town Clerk (title) do hereby cerffy that the above is a true and correct copy of a resolution passed and approved by the Town council on the of the Town of Los Gatos 19TH day of NOVEMBER 1990 c_ r (Signature) 5 OF 5 (Title) Name, Title, and Business Address of Alternate Applicant's Agent: Scott R. Baker 110 E. Main St. (P.O. Box 949) Los Gatos, CA 95031 Business Phone: (408) 354 -6876 C. Projects Linked to Public Assistance DSRs Disaster Survey Report Number. N/A Was the proposed hazard mitigation project a component of a public assistance DSR? If so, what was the state or federal determination regarding it's eligibility? Please describe IL PROJECT DESCRIPTION A. Project Title: URM RETROFIT & HAZARD REDUCTION PROGRAM B. Project Abstract: Briefly describe the primary objectives of the proposed project and the plan to reduce hazard effects and risks. Additional detail is requested in Attachment A. Reduce hazards associated URM building as per SB547. The Town of Los Gatos has established a mandatory _mitigation plan which requires structural upgrade before May 1, 1993. 2 e NVE s x r �v. �r 1, IIL PROJECT LOCATION A. Address (or other location descriptor): Los Gatos Downtown Area and other properties as identified in survey. B. Map(s): (Please provide as Attachment E where applicable) IV. COST ESTIMATE A. Cost Summary: 1. Federal Share (HMGP) 94,000 2. Other Federal $ 3. Applicant Share $ 47,000 4. Other Non - Federal $ (describe in Attachment C) —4...L.000 Total Funds Required to $ 188,000 Complete Project B. Cost - Effectiveness: Demonstrate that the project will not cost more than the anticipated value of the reduction in both direct damages and subsequent negative impacts to the area if future disasters were to occur (describe in Attachment C). V. WORK SCHEDULE Std Date: Within [ 3 0 ] days after final approval. If more than sixty (60) days, please explain in Attachment D. 3 f: Attachment C PROJECT COSTS A. Cost- Effectiveness Explain how the cost of the project compares with the anticipated value of future damage reduction (the benefits must be greater than the cost). Special consideration should be given to: * The cost and useful life of the project; * Frequency of the disaster event; * An estimate of the dollar amount of damage that would be prevented as a direct result of the proposed project; and, An estimate of the subsequent negative impacts to the area if the measure were not implemented. 1. $94,000 HMGP Grant and $94,000 local match for Seismic Retrofit and Repair of Commercial and Residential URM structures. The useful life of upgrades would equal the useful life of the structure (50 years). 2. Unpredictable, but with high frequency in Bay Area. 3. Structural damage and personal loss would be increased by as much as a factor of five; saving $940,000, and this does not reflect human injuries which could easily reach $20,000,000 or more if twentv lives are lost in a building(s) collapse 1 B. Cost Breakdown Attach project budget including: . breakdown of all cost elements (labor, materials, equipment, staffing, management, supplies, transportation, etc.); and, breakdown by source of all public and private financial contributions toward project's completion. Staff (Town) time would be covered by sub - grantee administration allowances. Outreach program would be by mail. Owners of identified URM structures would apply for matching funding from HMGP /Town grant. Grant funding would be awarded based on a distribution of funds available per square foot of total square footage of retrofitted area.. Breakout: 2 HMGP 94,000 - Grant a Town 47,000 - Current Hazard Fund a Owner 47,000 - Property Owners Note: Sub - grantees are allowed necessary administration costs based on the following percentages of net eligible costs: a) For the fast $100,000 of net eligible costs, three (3) percent of such costs; b) For the next $900,000, two (2) percent of such costs; c) For the next $4,000,000, one (1) percent of such costs; and, d) For those costs over $5,000,000, one half percent of such costs. K Name, Title, and Business Address of Alternate Applicant's Agent: Celia Callender, Program Coordinator Community Services Division Business Phone: (408) 354 -6820 C. Projects Linked to Public Assistance DSRs Disaster Survey Report Number: N/A Was the proposed hazard mitigation project a component of a public assistance DSR? If so, what was the state or federal determination regarding it's eligibility? Please describe IL PROJECT DESCRIMON A. Project Title: Cripple Wall /Foundation Rehabilitation Project B. Project Abstract: Briefly describe the primary objectives of the proposed project and the plan to reduce hazard effects and risks. Additional detail is requested in Attachment A. Seismic foundation repair /retrofit - Assist low income homeowners to seismically retrofit /repair the foundations of their structures thereby mitigating potential or existing hazards and related 2 A. Address (or other location descriptor): Town of Los Gatos (Town Limits) P.O. Box 949, Los Gatos, CA 95031 B. Map(s): (Please provide as Attachment E where applicable) IV. COST ESTIMATE A. Cost Summary: 1. Federal Share (HMGP) $ 50,000.00 2. Other Federal S 3. Applicant Share $ 50,000.00 4. Other Non - Federal $ (describe in Attachment C) Total Funds Required to $ 100,000.00 Complete Project B. Cost - Effectiveness: Demonstrate that the project will not cost more than the anticipated value of the reduction in both direct damages and subsequent negative impacts to the area if future disasters were to occur (describe in Attachment Q. Starting Date: Within [ 60 ] days after final approval. If more than sixty (60) days, please explain in Attachment D. 3 =,GJ A. Cost - Effectiveness V, Explain how the cost of the project compares with the anticipated value of future damage reduction (the benefits must be greater than the cost). Special consideration should be given to: • 1. The cost and useful life of the project; 2. Frequency of the disaster event; 3. An estimate of the dollar amount of damage that would be prevented as a direct result of the proposed project; and, 4. Act estimate of the subsequent negative impacts to the area if the measure were not implemented. 1. $50,000 grant and 550,000 local match, Seismic retrofit /repair of residential foundations will result in 20 -30 years continued useful life of building. 2. Unpredictable, but with high frequency in Bay Area. 3. $50,000 in grant funds for foundation repairs will result in the prevention of up to $500,000 in potential damages. Currently the average Los Gatos , _CALDAP applicant has incurred $100,000 of uncovered damages as a result of _the October 17, 1989, earthquake. 4. Five homes would remain unrepaired and /or sustain additional or new damage due to the lack of corrective seismic retrofit or preventive measures being IM ,. 1 & Coss BroWulown Attach project budget Including: . • 1. breakdown of all cast elements (labor, materials, equipment, staffing, y ' management, supplies, transportation, etc.); and, 2. breakdown by source of all public and private financial contributions toward project's completion. 1. Foundation seismic retrofit for five residential structures in Los Gatos. Grants will average $20,000 with a range,from $10,000 to $30,000 per - dwelling; these grants will cover the cost of labor, material and equip- ment specific to the retrofit needs of each structure. Individual grantees must meet the income criteria guidelines of the Housing Conservation Program. Staffing costs will be provided in -kind from the Housing Conservation Program. 2. $50,000 will be received.from FEMA and a $50,000 local match will supplement the FEMA award. 3. Administration costs of three percent of the net grant, $1,500 will be utilized to defray overhead costs incurred in administering this grant. i Notet Sub-grantees an allowed neceuary administration cats baud on the following percentages of act eligible costs; a) For the first $100,000 of net eligible cats, three (3) percent of such costs; b) For the nett $900,000, two (2) percent of such costs; c) For the nest $4,000,000, one (1) percent of such costs; and, , 1 ,u..' .�. c � 111 111 � �:. ,. , �...,: • v. � .a • 2 F Name, Title, and Business Address of Alternate Applicant's Agent: F2ANS L/ND; /jS3�iCf1i?t CIVIL ENGINEER 110 E. MAIN STREET, LOS GATOS, CA 95030 Business Phone: (408) 354 -7887 C. Projects Linked to Public Assistance DSRs Disaster Survey Report Number: NIA Was the proposed hazard mitigation project a component of a public assistance DSR? If so, what was the state or federal determination regarding it's eligibility? Please describe TL PROJECT DESCRIPTION A. Project Title: SEISMIC RETROFIT PROGRAM 1990 B. Project Abstract: Briefly describe the primary objectives of the proposed project and the plan to reduce hazard effects and risks. Additional detail is requested in Attachment A. Seismically retrofit bridges to'reduce damage to the bridges; to ensure public safety; continuous continuity of emergency response operations; ensure traffic circu- lation and to maintain bridge supported utility and communications facilities. 2 III. PROJECT LOCATION A. Address (or other location descriptor): Blossom Hill Road over Los Gatos Creek Lark Avenue over Los Gatos Creek B. Map(s): (Please provide as Attachment E where applicable) IV. COST ESTIMATE TO BE DETERMINED A. Cost Summary: 1. Federal Share (HMGP) S 106,250 2. Other Federal $ O 3. Applicant Share $ 0 4. Other Non - Federal $ 31,6 75c, (describe in Attachment C) I Total Funds Required to S ¢25z 600 Complete Project B. Cost - Effectiveness: Demonstrate that the project will not cost more than the anticipated value of the reduction in both direct damages and subsequent negative impacts to the area if future disasters were to occur (describe in Attachment C). V. WORK SCBEDULE 004CeE Starting Date: Within [ 10� days after final approval. If more than sixty (60) days, please explain in Attachment D. 3 Attachment C PROJECT COSTS A. Cost- Effectiveness Explain how the cost of the project compares with the anticipated value of future damage reduction (the benefits must be greater than the cost). Special consideration should be given to: ' The cost and useful life of the project; ' Frequency of the disaster event; ' An estimate of the dollar amount of damage that would be prevented as a direct result of the proposed project; and, ' An estimate of the subsequent negative impacts to the area if the measure were not implemented. The construction cost of retrofiting both bridges is estimated at $375,000 ($175,000 for Roberts Road Bridge + $200,000 for Lark Avenue Bridge). The retrofits will have the same life as the bridges (200 years ±) Engineering and contingencies amount to $50,000. ni The frequency of the disaster event is 30 years. Estimate-of combined damage could be about $7,000,000. Estimate- of negative impacts to area is closure of Blossom Hill Road.and Lark Avenue, both important arterials, in event of seismic failure. The result would be intollerable traffic congestion in the area for several months and expenditure of an inordinate amount of public funds on repair. Possible public injury and death. Emergent responses would be hampered and actual recovered would be slowed. eavy Uamage would occur to tne Los Uatos reeK environment as result of bridge repair. B. Cost Breakdown Attach project budget including: breakdown of all cost elements (labor, materials, equipment, staffing, management, supplies, transportation, etc.); and, breakdown by source of all public and private financial contributions toward project's completion. Both Bridges Public Private Labor $177,000 ° Materials 200,000 ° Equipment 25,000 ° Staffing 15,000 ° Management 42,000 ° Supplies 1,000 ° Transportation 15,000 ° TOTAL $375,000 ° Note: Sub - grantees are allowed necessary administration costs based on the following percentages of net eligible costs: a) For the first $100,000 of net eligible costs, three (3) percent of such costs; b) For the next $900,000, two (2) percent of such costs; c) For the next $4,000,000, one (1) percent of such costs; and, d) ' For those costs over $5,000,000, one half percent of such costs. 2 Name, Title, and Business Address of Alternate Applicant's Agent: Larry Todd, Chief of Police 110 East Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 Business Phone: (408)31;4 -5287 C. Projects Linked to Public Assistance DSRs Disaster Survey Report Number: Was the proposed hazard mitigation project a component of a public assistance DSR? If so, what was the state or federal determination regarding it's eligibility? Please describe M PROJECT DESCRIPTION A. Project Title: PUBLIC INFORMATION AND AWARENESS B. Project Abstract: Briefly describe the primary objectives of the proposed project and the plan to reduce hazard effects and risks. Additional detail is requested in Attachment A. The primary objective would be to have resources made available to disaster victims and to be able to get emergency information to them in a timely manner. With the Emergency Information system, this could be accomplished. With the distribution of the Earthquake Preparedness Booklets, thousands of people mould learn neeessary procedures and guidelines, therefore, enabling them to be prepared BEFORE a disaster strikes Dreventina many injuries, deaths and loss of property. K DZ PROJECT LOCATION A. Address (or other location descriptor): TOWNWIDE B. Map(s): (Please provide as Attachment E where applicable) IV. COST ESTIMATE A. Cost Summary: 1. Federal Share (HMGP) $ 10,00p.00 2. Other Federal S 3. Applicant Share S 10,000.00 4. Other Non - Federal S (describe in Attachment C) Total Funds Required to $ 20,000.00 Complete Project B. Cost- Effectiveness: Demonstrate that the project will not cost more than the anticipated value of the reduction in both direct damages and subsequent negative impacts to the area if future disasters were to occur (describe in Attachment C). V. WORK SCHEDULE Starting Date: Within [ �2o ] days after final approvaL If more than sixty (60) days, please explain in Attachment D. 3 Attachment C PROJECT COSTS A. Cost - Effectiveness Explain how the cost of the project compares with the anticipated vdlue of future damage reduction (the benefits must be greater than the cost). Special consideration should be given to: The cost and useful life of the project; Frequency of the disaster event; An estimate of the dollar amount of damage that would be prevented as a direct result of the proposed project; and, An estimate of the subsequent negative impacts to the area if the measure were not implemented. 1. $10,000.00 Grant and $10,000.00 local match. The Emergency Information System is software that would broadcast information via air waves to households in the Los Gatos area. Households would receive this information by tuning in to a certain frequency on their AM radio systems. Yhe Emergency inror ma ion system would be an on -going project with any maintenance or future replacement by the Town. The Earthquake Awareness presentationg will n=tnue as an on- going program as part of the Town's Disaster Preparedness Project. 2. Unpredidtable, but with high frequency in the Say Area. 3• Los Gatos was without power, water and telephones for several critical hours' immediately following the earthquake. The emergency informations system would provide the community with current information re ardin any emergency. The Earthquake Awareness Presentations and book ets would prove a 5,UUU houseFo7ds (15,000 to 20,000 people) of the community the information necessary to be preparea or sucn an injury ana to save was another similar disaster. 4. Without the emergency information system, the Town has nothing in place to provide the community current information during a disaster relative to their needs for survival. 15,000 - 20,000 members of the community will not have information that could be available through this program. r 1 B. Cost Breakdcmm Attach project budget including: ' breakdown of all cost elements (labor, materials, equipment, staffing, management, supplies, transportation, etc.); and, breakdown by source of all public and private financial contributions toward project's completion. Emergency Information system - Equipment cost only - $1U,000.00 No funds requested for labor or staff Publication of 5,000 Earthquake Prepareaness Booklets at $2.00 per booklet for $iu,uUU.uu $iU,000.UU Gran_ and $iU,000.UJ of the cost of the project will come from local matching funas from the_Town of Los Gatos baseball fund. Note: Sub - grantees are allowed necessary administration costs based on the following percentages of net eligible costs: a) For the first S100,000 of net eligible costs, three (3) percent of such costs; b) For the next $900,000, two (2) percent of such costs; c) For the next $4,000,000, one (1) percent of such costs; and, d) For those costs over $5,000,000, one half percent of such costs. 2 Name, Title, and Business Address of Alternate Applicant's Agent: Larry J. Todd, Chief of Police 110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 Business Phone: (408) 354 -5257 C. Projects Linked to Public Assistance DSRs Disaster Survey Report Number: Was the proposed hazard mitigation project a component of a public assistance DSR? If so, what was the state or federal determination regarding it's eligibility? Please describe IL PROJECT DESCRIPTION A. Project Title: Mobile Command Post/Emergency Communications Center B. Project Abstract: Briefly describe the primary objectives of the proposed project and the plan to reduce hazard effects and risks. Additional detail is requested in Attachment A. The primary objective would be to ensure that the Town would not be without communication capabilities in the event of a major disaster. Without communication and assistance from public safety and emergency personnel, many people would be virtually helpless. Since the Mobile Command Post is a self contained vehicle, immediate service would be given to meet the needs of the community, decreasing the chance of major injuries, untreated injuries and unnecessary chaos. 2 TIL PROJECT LOCATION A. Address (or other location descriptor): Townwide B. Map(s): (Please provide as Attachment E where applicable) IV. COST ESTIMATE A. Cost Summary: 1. Federal Share (HMGP) $ :25,000.00 2. Other Federal $ 3. Applicant Share $ 125.000.00 4. Other Non - Federal $ (describe in Attachment C) Total Funds Required to $ 250,000.00 Complete Project B. Cost - Effectiveness: Demonstrate that the project will not cost more than the anticipated value of the reduction in both direct damages and subsequent negative impacts to the area if future disasters were to occur (describe in Attachment C). V. WORK SCHEDULE Starting Date: Within [ ] days after final approval. If more than sixty (60) days, please explain in Attachment D. N 3 Attachment C PROJECT COSTS A. Cost-Effectiveness Explain how the cost of the project compares with the anticipated vilue of future damage reduction (the benefits must be greater than the cost). Special consideration should be given to: The cost and useful life of the project; ' Frequency of the disaster event; An estimate of the dollar amount of damage that would be prevented as a direct result of the proposed project; and, ' An estimate of the subsequent negative impacts to the area if the measure were not implemented. <. $250,000.UU. The Mobile Command Post (more appropriately a mobile communications center) will be equipped with all the necessary public safety and auxilliary amateur radio equipment to ensure a rapid and uninterrupted' capability o responding to the emergency needs o our community. When not in use as a communications center during a major disaster such as earthquakes, floods, major fires, etc., it will also be used as a command post during other critical incidents such as coordinating searches for missing children /lost children, toxic spy s, criminal investigations and speciai events. it will a used in ongoing training excercises for emergency and disaster preparedness. Also, it will be available to other communities through our Mutual Aid Agreement. The Town of Los Gatos commits to assuming all operational costs associated with the Mobile Command Post to ensure that continuing assistance is provided to the citizens of our community and surrounding areas. 2. Unpredictable, but with high frequency in the Bay Area j. Los Gatos Police Headquarters was severly affected by the October 17th earthquake. The building had to be evacuated, there was significant interior damage the power, telephones and radios were out. Without communication capabilities; public safety and emergency personnel are rendered virtually helpless. The Mobile Command Post would remedy this situation as it has a much greater probability of surviving a major disaster. Along with the auxilliary amateur radio equipment, it operate for several days until outside help can arrive. Because it is a self contained vehicle, it ensures immgdiate communications and an expedient response to any given situation. In addition, because it is mobile, it can be moved to safer areas to ensure continued operation. 4. In the event of a major emergency or disaster, the absence of a mobile (see attached page.) 1 (pg. 2 of Attachmen. . - PROJECT COSTS) communications center would create a critical situation as there would be no communication between Emergency Personnel and the community. This would greatly increase the probability of major injuries left untreated, i and, therefore increasing the risk of death. Also, emergency rescue attempts would be greatly hampered. As we are well aware, Los Gatos is located near the epicenter of the San Andreas Fault that caused the October 17th Earthquake. The primary means of acces to the community is via Highway 17 which was extensively damaged and was closed for over a month. This greatly limited the ability of the emergency personnel to respond to the needs of our citizens.