HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 09162014 - C.28RECOMMENDATION(S):
ADOPT Resolution No. 2014/327 authorizing the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to apply for and to accept State
Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) funds in an initial amount of $1,177,004 from the California Governor's
Office of Emergency Services, make required grant assurances and authorize specified Sheriff's Office officials to act
on behalf of the County to obtain funding for the period of October 15, 2014 through the end of grant fund
availability.
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 through California.
This program
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/16/2014 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
ABSENT:Mary N. Piepho, District III
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: September 16, 2014
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Chris Heck, Deputy
cc:
C. 28
To:Board of Supervisors
From:David O. Livingston, Sheriff-Coroner
Date:September 16, 2014
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:APPLICATION FOR FY 2014 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
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 $1,177,004.
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 sub-grant. 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:
The Office of the Sheriff would not be able to apply for and accept this grant funding.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
No impact.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution No. 2014/327