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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/13/2017 - STAFF REPORTS - 1.M. VIUMs V V x x q41FORN4 City Council Staff Report DATE: December 13, 2017 CONSENT AGENDA SUBJECT: ACCEPT A FY2017 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM GRANT FROM FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY VIA THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES AND THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,067 FROM: David H. Ready, City Manager BY: Palm Springs Fire Department SUMMARY It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to accept $7,067 (on behalf of the Fire Department) in State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) grant funding for the Fire Department to conduct two Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) 20-hour courses. RECOMMENDATION 1) Accept a grant from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services through the Riverside County Office of Emergency Services in the amount of $7,067. 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. STAFF ANALYSIS The Fire Department submitted a FY2017 State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) grant to the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services to conduct two 20-hour Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) courses in 2018. The Palm Springs Fire Department's Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as-fire safety, light rMM NO. '�_ City Council Staff Report December 13, 2017 -- Page 2 Accept$7,067 in SHSP Grant Funding 2017 search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. Using the training learned in the classroom and during exercises, CERT members can assist others in their neighborhood or workplace following an emergency or major disaster when professional responders are not immediately available to help. FISCAL IMPACT This is a reimbursable cost grant program; no matching funds are required to obtain this grant funding. David iRead Geoffrey S. Kiehl, City Manager Director of Finance and Treasury J74vin Nalder, Fire'AChief Attachments: 1. County of Riverside Emergency Management Department Award Letter 02 COUNTI'OFB/I�EBS/DE Erne g,MWJ'Mrns®ter. Oeorlme yr wmw' Bruce Barton Emergency Management Department Director November 30, 2017 Anjila Lebsock City of Palm Springs FD RE: FYI State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) Award—CERT-$7,067 Grant* 2017-0083 CFDA#: 97.067 The California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) has approved Riverside County's FYI State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) grant award and in turn EMD has approved your grant award in the above amounts. Upon approval of pending paperwork this letter serves as authorization to begin spending and requesting reimbursement of your Anti-Terrorism Approval Authority (ATAA) approved projects. The overall performance period of this grant is Nov. 30, 2017— May 31, 2019 however you are required to request reimbursement at a minimum of every 6 months. Equipment purchases must be completed within the first 8 months of this grant and Training must be completed or scheduled within the first year of this grant. Under extenuating circumstances some exceptions may be approved. Riverside County EMD does require you to provide a signed FYI Grant Assurance and completed and signed Workbook Face-Sheet as soon as possible. Modifications and Reimbursement Requests cannot be processed until we receive these documents. Please remember that changes to your grant will require the approval of the OA prior to incurring any costs. All modifications, EHP's, sole source procurement, EOC and construction requests require additional approvals from CalOES through the OA prior to incurring any costs. Your Agency's Financial Workbook outlining your approved spending is included on the CD provided to you. By accepting this award it will be understood that you are agreeing to comply with all applicable federal, state and local requirements of the grant as put forth in the FYI Grant Assurances, federal and state guidances, and all provisions of 2 CFR 200 including part F="Audit Requirements". Performance Bonds are required for any equipment item over $249,999 or any vehicle, aviation, or watercraft regardless of cost that is being paid for with any portion of grant funds. Federal funds cannot be awarded to any entity that has been debarred. You will be expected to provide quarterly reports by January 1, April 1, July 1 and October 1 of each year for all open grants. Any funds found owed as a result of a final review or audit must be refunded to the County within 15 days upon receipt of an invoice from Riverside County EMD. As always, please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have. I look forward to working with you and appreciate your cooperation and support. Regards, Xi+wDavuv Kim Dana Administrative Services Analyst II Riverside County EMD 951-955-0419 0 3 4210 RIVERWALK PARKWAY,SUITE 300 RIVERSIDE,CALIFORNIA 92505 T:951.358.7100 ♦ F:951.358.7105 ♦ WEB:WWW.RIVCOPHEPR.ORG ♦ TDD:951.358.5124