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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 cc: 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 cc: 5