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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 08062013 - C.60RECOMMENDATION(S): ADOPT Resolution No. 2013/311 authorizing the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to apply for and accept the California Emergency Management Agency (Cal EMA) 2013 Emergency Management Performance Grant in an amount not to exceed $343,748 to develop and maintain the level of capability to prepare for, mitigate, respond to, and recover from emergencies and disasters for the period of July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. FISCAL IMPACT: $343,748; 100% Federal with the State as the fiscal agent. Grant requires in-kind match in the amount of the grant award, which is currently budgeted. (CFDA# 97.042) BACKGROUND: The Operational Area of Contra Costa County has received Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) funds from the California Emergency Management Agency for several years. The continuation of this program is critical to maintaining the quality and quantity of emergency management programs provided within the County. This funding will allow for enhanced coordination and communication among the disciplines within the Operational Area to maximize protective actions, APPROVE OTHER RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE Action of Board On: 08/06/2013 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: Linda Martinez 925-335-1549 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: August 6, 2013 David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: Chris Heck, Deputy cc: C. 60 To:Board of Supervisors From:David O. Livingston, Sheriff-Coroner Date:August 6, 2013 Contra Costa County Subject:2013 Emergency Management Performance Grant BACKGROUND: (CONT'D) emergency preparedness, and the effective response to emergencies and disasters. Up to $50,000 from this grant will be passed on to other municipalities within the County. The total Emergency Management Performance Grant program allocation provided to the County by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and sub-granted through the State of California is $343,748. The attached resolution is to comply with specific State of California requirements for Governing Body authorization. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: The Sheriff's Office will not be authorized to apply for and accept the grant funding. CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT: No impact. ATTACHMENTS Resolution No. 2013/311