HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 05132014 - C.42RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to apply for and accept a grant from the U.S.
Department of Homeland Security, 2014 Port Security Grant, with the Marine Exchange of the San Francisco Bay
Region as the fiscal agent, in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 for equipment, maintenance and service integration
with other governmental entities.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Revenue up to $1,000,000. U.S. Department of Homeland Security through the Marine Exchange of the San
Francisco Bay Region (Fiscal Agent). At least twenty-five percent non-Federal matching funds of the total project
cost for each proposed project. Budgeted. CFDA#97.056.
BACKGROUND:
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security selected the Marine Exchange of the San Francisco Bay Region (SFMX)
to serve as the regional fiscal agent for the 2014 Port Security Grant Program. As a sub-grantee, the Sheriff's Office
intends to use 2014 Port Security Grant
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 05/13/2014 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYES 5 NOES ____
ABSENT ____ ABSTAIN ____
RECUSE ____
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: May 13, 2014
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 42
To:Board of Supervisors
From:David O. Livingston, Sheriff-Coroner
Date:May 13, 2014
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:FY 2014 Port Security Grant Program
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
funding to pay for maintenance costs for assets purchased from previous port security grants and for a marine
emergency response rescue vessel, equipment, and training.
If awarded this grant, the marine emergency rescue vessel would be utilized by the Contra Costa County Fire
Protection District in collaboration with the Sheriff’s Office as a force multiplier to further enhance efforts to provide
Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosive (CBRNE) prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and
recovery capabilities.
The Fire District will be able to perform marine emergency rescue through the training and implementation of a
certified response team with the necessary marine vessel and integrate these capabilities with the Sheriff’s Office
Infrastructure Protection Team (IPT). The program budget includes the marine response vessel, training, equipment,
materials, tuition, and travel costs relating to the implementation and activation of the program.
The Sheriff's Office will apply for up to $1,000,000. The actual award amount may be less, as this is a competitive
grant application. 2014 Port Security Grant funding will provide the Sheriff's Office and critical facilities with
increased reconnaissance, surveillance, and detection capabilities to better respond to potential threats and incidents.
Additionally, it will allow the Sheriff’s Office to fill capability shortfalls, further integrate our capabilities with the
U.S. Coast Guard, the Fire District, and allied jurisdictions, and provide for the maintenance of essential equipment.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recognizes the critical importance of the Port of Richmond, the
petroleum and chemical production and distribution facilities, bridges, and other infrastructure in Contra Costa
County. The ports, rails, pipelines, and other critical infrastructure in the vicinity of the littoral plain will benefit from
additional security efforts afforded through the 2014 Port Security Grant.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
No impact.