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DATE: December 2, 2015 CONSENT AGENDA
SUBJECT: ACCEPT A FY2015 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 $7,511
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 $7,511
(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$7,511.
2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
STAFF ANALYSIS
The Fire Department submitted a FY2015 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 during the 2015 grant year.
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$7,511 in SHSP Grant Funding 2015
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.
The Fire Department offers different class schedules throughout the year, weekday vs.
weekend and evenings, to accommodate the diverse work schedules of the citizens of
Palm Springs.
FISCAL IMPACT
This is a reimbursable cost grant program; no matching funds are required to obtain this
grant funding.
David H. Ready, Esq., P Geoffrey S. Kiehl,
City Manager Director of Finance and Treasury
J. evin Nalder,
Fir4 Chief
Attachments:
1. County of Riverside Emergency Management Department Award Letter
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Kim Saruwatari, MPH
Emergency Management Department Director
October21, 2015
Anjila Lebsock
Palm Springs, CA
RE: FY15 State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) Award—CERT-$7,511
Grant#:2015-SS-00078 CFDA#: 97.D67
The Cakfomia Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) has approved Riverside County's FY15 State Homeland
Security Program (SHSP) grant application and has authorized the commencement of expenditures and
reimbursement requests. The overall performance period of this grant is October 21, 2015 — May 31, 2017. The
following milestones have been set by the state for your projects:
Prolect Amount Milestone Completion Date
CERT $3,756 8/01/2016
Subject to pending paperwork this letter serves as authorization to begin spending and requesting reimbursement of your
Anti-Terrorism Approval Authority(ATAA)approved projects. Riverside County DES does require you to provide a signed
FY15 Grant Assurance and completed and signed Workbook Face-Sheet within 15 days of date of this letter. 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 CaIOES 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 FY15 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$25D,000
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 quarter reports by January
5, April 5, July 5 and October 5 of each year far 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, e
Kim Dana and Laronte Groom
Administrative Services Analyst II
Riverside County EMD
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