REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
DATE: 04/05/2023
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Fire Department
SUBJECT:
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ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2022 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM AWARD
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
This staff report asks the City Council to approve the acceptance and appropriation of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Grant Program award to support the Fire Department's Hazardous Materials Response Team, Community Emergency Response Team, and the Emergency Management Division.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
That the City Council
a. Authorize the submittal and acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2022 U.S. Department of Homeland Security Grant Program award in the amount of $116,950.
b. Approve an appropriation and estimated revenue increase of $116,950 in the General Fund for the Fire Department.
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BACKGROUND & HISTORY:
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Grant Program (DHS) provides funding to assist states and local governments in enhancing and sustaining emergency management capabilities in preparing for all potential hazards a community might face. This sub-grant to local jurisdictions is administered through the California Office of Emergency Services in cooperation with the Riverside County Emergency Management Department. This has historically been a recurring annual grant, and although it is not guaranteed, the City anticipates receiving future allocations.
ANALYSIS:
The DHS allocates grant funding to local governments to assist in their efforts to prevent, mitigate, respond, and recover from natural and manmade hazards, and potential terrorist attacks. Funding from this grant will be utilized by the Fire Department to provide training, conduct exercises, and purchase equipment for the Hazardous Materials Response Team, Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), and the Emergency Management Division. This funding allows the City to offer ...
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