HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 12062011 - FPD C.01RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Fire Chief, or designee, of the Contra Costa County Fire
Protection District to apply for and accept a FY 2011 U.S. Department of Homeland
Security Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Urban Areas Security Initiative
(UASI) grant in an amount not to exceed $102,000 for rescue systems training.
FISCAL IMPACT:
$102,000, 100% Federal; No District match required. The grant award may be lower than
the amount requested and will be for a period of one year from the effective date of the
award.
BACKGROUND:
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2011 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) provides a primary
funding mechanism for building and sustaining national preparedness capabilities. HSGP is
comprised of five interconnected grant programs, including the Urban Areas Security
Initiative (UASI). The UASI Program provides funding to address the unique planning,
organization, equipment, training, and exercise needs of high-threat, high-density urban
areas and assists them in building an
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Action of Board On: 12/06/2011 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, Director
Gayle B. Uilkema, Chair
Mary N. Piepho, Director
Karen Mitchoff, Director
Federal D. Glover, Director
Contact: Jackie
Lorrekovich, 925-941-3312
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on
the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: December 6, 2011
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
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To:Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Board of Directors
From:Daryl L. Louder, Chief, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
Date:December 6, 2011
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:2011 UASI Grant
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
enhanced and sustainable capacity to prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover from
acts of terrorism.
If awarded this grant, the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District will provide
specialized urban area rescue training to emergency response personnel. The program
budget includes training materials, tuition, and travel costs for a minimum of 36 personnel*
for the following classes:
Rescue Systems 1: $29,000
Rescue Systems 2: $35,000
Trench Rescue: $20,000
River and Flood Water Rescue: $18,000 (*minimum of 18 personnel)
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The District is funded primarily by property taxes and, therefore, has been particularly hard
hit by the housing market decline and resulting impact on property tax revenue. Without
this federal aid, the District will not have the funds to allocate to the above-referenced
training.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
Not Applicable