HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 09222015 - C.38RECOMMENDATION(S):
ADOPT Resolution No. 2015/355 authorizing the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to apply for and to accept State
Homeland Security Grant Program funds in an initial amount of $1,182,087 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 various homeland security projects throughout the County for the period of
September 1, 2015 through the end of grant fund availability.
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% State funded.
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
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/22/2015 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: Jody Scheneder,
335-1549
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 22, 2015
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 38
To:Board of Supervisors
From:David O. Livingston, Sheriff-Coroner
Date:September 22, 2015
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:APPLICATION FOR FY 2015 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
homeland security grant funds to local public agencies 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 $1,182,087.
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. 2015/355