HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 08062013 - C.61RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to apply for and to accept California Homeland
Security grant funds in the amount of $1,047,861 from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services, and
to make required grant assurances; and ADOPT Resolution No. 2013/319 authorizing specified Sheriff Department
officials to act on behalf of the County to obtain funding for the period of October 15, 2013 through June 30, 2015.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No County match.
BACKGROUND:
The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is responsible for designing and implementing
homeland security initiatives and ensuring that the state is ready to protect lives and property by effectively preparing
for, preventing, responding to, and recovering from all threats, crimes, hazards, and emergencies. To help fulfill this
mission, Cal OES administers a pass-through program of federal homeland security grant funds to local public
agencies
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: Mary Jane Robb,
925-335-1557
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
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C. 61
To:Board of Supervisors
From:David O. Livingston, Sheriff-Coroner
Date:August 6, 2013
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:APPLICATION FOR FY 2013 HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT FUNDS
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
through California.
This program is critical to maintaining the quality and quantity of homeland security initiative programs provided
within the County. The funding will allow for enhanced coordination and communication among the disciplines to
maximize protective actions, emergency preparedness, and the effective response to emergencies and disasters.
The total grant program allocation provided to the County by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and
sub-granted through the State of California is $1,047,861.
The grant application requires the County to adopt a resolution (attached) appointing an authorized agent to act on
behalf of the Board of Supervisors by executing any actions necessary for each application and subgrant. The
application also requires the applicants to make certain grant assurances prescribing requirements to which the
County will be held accountable.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
No impact.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution No. 2013/319
Resolution No. 2011/407
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
and for Special Districts, Agencies and Authorities Governed by the Board
Adopted this Resolution on 09/27/2011 by the following vote:
AYES:
John Gioia
Gayle B. Uilkema
Mary N. Piepho
Karen Mitchoff
Federal D. Glover
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
RECUSE:
Resolution No. 2011/407
In the matter of applying for 2011 California Homeland Security Grant funds
WHEREAS the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, seeks to obtain California Homeland Security grant funds in the amount of
$1,000,000 from the California Emergency Management Agency to assist with the purchase of mobile radio equipment for the
Cummings Peak and Peters Ranch public safety communications sites;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the following County official is hereby authorized to execute for and on behalf of
Contra Costa County, a public entity established under the laws of the State of California, any actions necessary for the purpose
of obtaining federal financial assistance provided by the federal Department of Homeland Security and subgranted through the
State of California:
David O. Livingston, Sheriff-Coroner OR
Mike Casten, Undersheriff OR
Mary Jane Robb, Sheriff's Chief of Management Services
Contact: JULIE ENEA (925) 335-1077
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: September 27, 2011
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Carrie Del Bonta, Deputy
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