LHMP Consulting Services Agreement (CSA) v3 FINAL DOCUSIGN

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Consulting Services Agreement between City of San Leandro and Last revised [10/02/2024] Navigating Preparedness for LHMP Development Page 18 of 3 activities, agencies that have the authority to regulate development, as well as other to be determined interests are involved in the planning process as required by 44 CFR 201.6 (b)(2). NPA shall ensure the City meets the new FEMA guidelines by facilitating at least two (2) public meetings mentioned above in partnership with the City to provide information to and solicit input from the public, the LHMP update process, its proposed mitigation activities, and identifying community concerns. Based on lessons learned from working on approved LHMP reviewed using the latest FEMA guidance, we recommend conducting targeted outreach to traditionally underserved communities. Additionally, NPA shall develop content for the City’s website and social media platforms to inform the communities about plan development and a press release for the public comment period. NPA shall provide a Hazard Mitigation Survey to learn from residents and businesses about their knowledge of hazard mitigation and level of preparedness. This information can help the City develop mitigation strategies and make informed decisions on how it prepares for disasters. Equitable LHMP Planning Process Throughout the planning process, local jurisdictions should make sure their mitigation program meets the needs of the whole community. By leading with equity, jurisdictions can form mitigation strategies that protect the whole community. NPA shall accomplish this by ensuring that materials and drafts are available in print and electronic format to ensure socially vulnerable communities are able to access and participate. This shall also include hard copies of the draft plan at community centers and libraries. Additionally, the City includes diverse communities which may have limited English language proficiencies. To provide the widest possible access to materials during the stakeholder engagement process, NPA shall, at the City’s direction, translate all outreach materials to the top two languages most prevalent in the City, other than English; all translation costs are included in this Agreement’s not to exceed amount). This includes outreach material at public meetings, posts on the City’s website and City social media accounts and a survey. Upon City request, NPA shall translate the Executive Summary of the LHMP. Docusign Envelope ID: C52B82D1-BCAD-4260-AF1B-3FCC857FC38E