HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 03112014 - C.11RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Fire Chief, or designee, of the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District to
accept a 2013 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant through the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) Department of Homeland Security in the amount of $9,571,500 for the period May
16, 2014 through May 15, 2016.
FISCAL IMPACT:
$9,571,500, 100% Federal. No District match required.
BACKGROUND:
On February 21, 2014, the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (District) was awarded a 2013 SAFER grant
through FEMA/DHS in the amount of $9,571,500. Although the specific deployment of these positions has not yet
been determined, the SAFER grant would fund 27 firefighter positions for a period of two years.
Awards made under the "Hiring of Firefighters" Category require the support of the governing body prior to
acceptance. By accepting the grant award, the governing board confirms its understanding of the long-term
obligations of a SAFER grant and its commitment to fulfilling
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/11/2014 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: J. Lorrekovich, Chief Administrative
Services (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: March 11, 2014
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stacey M. Boyd, Deputy
cc:
C. 11
To:Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Board of Directors
From:Jeff Carman, Chief, Contra County Fire Protection District
Date:March 11, 2014
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Accept SAFER Grant Award
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
the requirements of the grant.
Within thirty (30) days from the date of notification of award, the District must accept or decline the grant award.
During the grant period of performance, which is May 16, 2014 to May 15, 2016, the District must maintain the total
number of filled firefighter positions as of the date of award and, additionally, the 27 SAFER-funded firefighter
positions. The District cannot lay off firefighters during the period of performance and vacancies that arise through
attrition -- such as openings created by retiring firefighters -- must be filled within a reasonable period of time.
There is no grantee match requirement.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District will not accept this federal staffing grant.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
N/A