To: Board of Supervisors
From: David O. Livingston, Sheriff-Coroner
Report Title: Apply for and Accept a 2024 Emergency Management Performance Grant
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
ADOPT a Resolution authorizing the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to apply for, accept, and approve grant funding, amendments, and extensions with the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services 2024 Emergency Management Performance Grant, with an initial allocation of up to $324,355 for emergency and disasters capability, preparation, mitigation, response, and recovery efforts for the initial period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this request will result in up to $324,355 in revenue and will be funded 100% by Federal funds with the State as the fiscal agent. This grant requires an in-kind match in the grant award amount, which is currently budgeted within the Sheriff’s Office budget. (CDFA# 97.042)
BACKGROUND:
The mission of this grant is to assist State, Local, and Tribal governments in preparing for all-hazards emergencies. This grant supports a comprehensive, all-hazards emergency preparedness system by building and sustaining emergency management capabilities locally. The Operational Area of Contra Costa County has received Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) funds annually from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for over fifteen years.
The continuation of this program is critical to maintaining the quality and quantity of emergency management programs provided within the County. This funding will allow for enhanced coordination and communication among the disciplines within the Operational Area to maximize protective actions, emergency preparedness, and the effective response to emergencies and disasters. The initial EMPG program allocation provided to the County by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and sub-granted through the State of California is $324,355.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If not approved, the Sheriff’s Office will be unable to take advantage of this grant opportunity.
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
and for Special Districts, Agencies and Authorities Governed by the Board
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IN THE MATTER OF Applying for, Accepting and Executing the 2024 Emergency Management Performance Grant.
WHEREAS, the County of Contra Costa is seeking funds available through the Emergency Management Performance Grant program administered by the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (CalOES):
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors authorizes the Sheriff-Coroner, the Undersheriff, or the Sheriff’s Chief of Management Services to execute for and on behalf of the County of Contra Costa, a public entity established under the laws of the State of California, any actions necessary for obtaining Federal financial assistance including grant modification and extensions, provided by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and sub-granted through the State of California.
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