Title
Adopt a resolution to authorize the Department of Emergency Management to receive award from the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) in the amount of $488,715.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
Adopt a resolution to authorize the Department of Emergency Management to receive award from the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) in the amount of $488,715.
SUMMARY:
On August 22, 2023, per Resolution No. 23-318, the County of Monterey Board of Supervisors authorized the Department of Emergency Management to submit an application for the purpose of obtaining financial assistance to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) for the FY 2023 HSGP. This application resulted in an award from HSGP to the County of Monterey in the amount of $488,715 with a performance period of September 1, 2023, to May 31, 2026.
The Department of Emergency Management requests authorization to receive the FY 2023 HSGP award of $488,715, funded by grant revenue from HSGP.
DISCUSSION:
HSGP is a federally funded program to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from acts of terrorism and other threats. This grant provides resources required for implementation of the National Preparedness System, especially supporting the National Preparedness Goal of a secure and resilient nation. HSGP supports the implementation of risk-driven, capabilities-based State Homeland Security Strategies to address capability targets and supports a full range of preparedness activities across all core capabilities and mission areas. HSGP funds are utilized for the purchase of specialized equipment and training for fire, law enforcement, public safety agencies, and other local jurisdictional emergency management agencies. This funding enhances the capabilities of local governments and stakeholder agencies to plan for and ...
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