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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
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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
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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,
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Kim Dana
Administrative Services Analyst II
Riverside County EMD
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