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ACCEPTANCE OF THE 2022, 2023 AND 2024 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE GRANT
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DEPARTMENT: POLICE DEPARTMENT
PRESENTED BY: JASON CHAMNESS, CAPTAIN
CONTACT INFORMATION: JASON CHAMNESS, CAPTAIN, 714-754-5272
RECOMMENDATION:
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Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Approve the Agreement to Transfer Funds for the 2022 Emergency Management Performance Grant Program (EMPG) (the “Agreement”) and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-XX which authorizes the application for and acceptance of funds under the EMPG Program for Years 2022, 2023, and 2024 and authorizes the City Manager, or designee, to take all action necessary to obtain the funding.
3. Approve revenue and expense appropriations in the amount of $16,366 respectively, for the 2022 EMPG Program.
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BACKGROUND:
The City of Costa Mesa has been participating in the EMPG Program since 2001. The program aims to encourage the development of comprehensive emergency management at the local level and improve mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery capabilities for all hazards. The program provides minimal fiscal support for the City’s emergency management, disaster preparedness, training, and plan development.
The County of Orange is a grant recipient of the EMPG Program, and participating local jurisdictions, including Costa Mesa, are subrecipients. Annually, the County of Orange, acting through the Sheriff-Coroner Department/Emergency Management Division, in its capacity as the lead agency, applies for, receives, and accepts the EMPG Program funds from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services.
For year 2022, Costa Mesa has been awarded $16,366 in EMPG funds. In order to receive the 2022 EMPG grant funds, the City is required to execute the attached Agreement and adopt a resolution authorizing the application and acceptance of grant funding. The resolution grants authority for 2022 and two additional years but an Agreement for each fiscal year will need to be executed in the applicable fiscal year. Once the County of Orange receives the executed agreement and copy of the resolution authorizing the application for and acceptance of program funds, the County will transfer grant funds to the City, in arrears, for reimbursement of reasonable and permissible expenditures under the grant.
ANALYSIS:
The City puts forth significant efforts in citywide training, exercises and planning to ensure readiness for emergencies and/or disasters. The EMPG Program focuses on multi-agency coordination in preparedness for City employees and volunteers to support an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activation during major emergencies and/or disasters.
The City has been awarded an amount not to exceed $16,366 in 2022 EMPG funds for the 2023 fiscal year. The 2022 grant funds will be used to purchase technology equipment for the city’s Emergency Operations Center and provide employee emergency response training.
The grant funding amount is sufficient to cover all costs associated with the equipment purchase and training.
ALTERNATIVES:
The City Council may elect not to participate in the EMPG Program; however, this alternative is not recommended as the City would miss a funding opportunity that would help support the City’s Emergency Preparedness Response and recovery efforts in preparing for a major disaster and/or emergency. The City must participate in activities required by the program to be prepared for and assist the community in mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery efforts before and after any major disaster and/or emergency.
FISCAL REVIEW:
Upon approval of the Agreement and acceptance of the 2022 EMPG Program, revenue and expense appropriation in the amount of $16,366 respectively will be established for the grant.
LEGAL REVIEW:
The City Attorney’s Office has reviewed this report, the Agreement to Transfer Funds, and the proposed resolution and approved them as to form.
CITY COUNCIL GOALS AND PRIORITIES:
This item supports the following City Council Goal:
• Strengthen Public’s Safety and Improve the Quality of Life
CONCLUSION:
Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Approve the Agreement to Transfer Funds for the 2022 Emergency Management Performance Grant Program (EMPG) (the “Agreement”) and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2023- XX which authorizes the application for and acceptance of funds under the EMPG Program and authorizes the City Manager, or designee, to accept the 2022, 2023 and 2024 EMPG.
3. Approve revenue and expense appropriations in the amount of $16,366.00 respectively, for the 2022 EMPG Program.