AGENDA REPORT
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
DATE: 2/6/2019
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Fire Department
SUBJECT:
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City Council consideration of accepting and appropriating the fiscal year 2018 Emergency Management Performance Grant Program Award from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in the amount of $35,544.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
That the City Council:
1. Authorize the submittal for and acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2018 Emergency Management Grant Program award from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in the amount of $35,544, with a 50% local match requirement.
2. Approve an appropriation and estimated revenue increase of $35,544 in the General Fund for the Fire Department to improve the City's emergency management capabilities.
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ANALYSIS:
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Emergency Management Performance Grant Program provides funding to assist states and local governments in enhancing and sustaining emergency management capabilities in preparing for all hazards. The sub-grant is administered through the California Office of Emergency Services in cooperation with the Riverside County Operational Area. The Fire Department will utilize grant funding for emergency management staffing and to improve emergency management capabilities within the guidelines of the grant.
COMMITTEE ACTION:
Not applicable.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
This item supports the City's Strategic Plan Goal 1: Promote Public Safety: Protect our Residents and Businesses; Objective a: Ensure adequate funding for police and fire services.
FISCAL IMPACT:
An appropriation of $35,544 from the General Fund is requested for the Fiscal Year 2018 Emergency Management Performance Grant. The General Fund estimated revenue will be increased by $35,544 to reflect the approval of grant funding. The grant allocation is provided on a 50% cost share bases. The in-kind match requirement will be met utilizing the Fire Departm...
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