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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 11132012 - C.58RECOMMENDATION(S): Approve and Authorize the Auditor-Controller to transfer Measure H Funds, in the amount of $772,800, to Contra Costa County Fire Protection District, to be used as a match for the FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG). FISCAL IMPACT: No County general fund impact. Expenditure to be from County Service Area (CSA) EM-1. Budgeted. BACKGROUND: On August 16, 2011, the Board of Supervisors passed a Board Order (Item C.74) approving and authorizing the Contra Costa County Fire District to apply for regional grant funding from the FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program to receive up to $4,020,000. The grant required a 20% community match. The Board Order stated that Measure H (CSA EM-1) funds would be made available as part of that match, and up to $800,000 was budgeted for this purpose by the Emergency Medical Services Director, with approval by Dr. William Walker and the Board of Supervisors. APPROVE OTHER RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE Action of Board On: 11/13/2012 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER Clerks Notes: VOTE OF SUPERVISORS AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor Mary N. Piepho, District III Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor Contact: Patricia Frost, 646-4690 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: November 13, 2012 David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: Carrie Del Bonta, Deputy cc: Juliene Latteri, Tasha Scott, D Gary C. 58 To:Board of Supervisors From:William Walker, M.D., Health Services Date:November 13, 2012 Contra Costa County Subject:Authorize the Auditor-Controller to Transfer Measure H Funds to Contra Costa County Fire Protection District for Grant Match BACKGROUND: (CONT'D) The Measure H funds to be applied toward this grant will help fund the purchase of over 70 cardiac monitor/defibrillators. These devices will utilize advanced technology that links to area hospitals to help improve patient care. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: Contra Costa County Fire Protection District would not be able to accept the grant, and therefore not be able to purchase critical emergency medical services equipment. CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT: Not applicable.