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a. Authorize the Auditor-Controller's Office to increase Fiscal Year (FY) 2014-15 estimated appropriations and revenue in the amount of $36,000 in the Office of Emergency Services (OES) 1050/8412, Appropriations Unit CAO023 (4/5ths vote required); and
b. Approve and authorize the Auditor-Controller's Office to incorporate approved estimated appropriations and revenue modifications to the FY 2014-15 Adopted Budget (4/5ths vote required). (REVISED VIA SUPPLEMENTAL)
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Authorize the Auditor-Controller's Office to increase Fiscal Year (FY) 2014-15 estimated appropriations and revenue in the amount of $36,000 in the Office of Emergency Services (OES) 1050/8412, Appropriations Unit CAO023 (4/5ths vote required); and
b. Approve and authorize the Auditor-Controller's Office to incorporate approved estimated appropriations and revenue modifications to the FY 2014-15 Adopted Budget (4/5ths vote required).
SUMMARY:
The Office of Emergency Services (OES) requests an increase in estimated revenue and appropriations in the amount of $36,000 as the result of a Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Planning Grant from California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) funds that have been awarded to Monterey County OES to support development and implementation of an Oil Spill Tabletop Exercise per Exhibit A.
DISCUSSION:
The grant fund will provide for a contractor to develop and plan for an exercise that will test the roles and responsibilities of first responders, government executives and jurisdictional authorities in the event of a hazardous material spill into the Elkhorn Slough Natural Reserve. The exercise has been endorsed by California Fish and Wildlife OSPR and Elkhorn Slough Research Lab. The grant allocation from CalOES is $36,000. Budget Committee approved this project on the October 29, 2014 meeting.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The Tabletop Exercise will include the following participating agencies: Monterey County Environmental Health; Elkhorn Slough Research Lab; US Coast Guard; California Fish and Wildlife; NOAA; California Coastal Commission; U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; U.S. department of Interior; NOAA North County Fire protection District; Hazardous Materials specialists; Cal OES; Union Pacific Railroad; CalTrans.
FINANCING:
The grant will be matched 20% with both In-Kind and cash match. In-kind match will increase estimated revenue and appropriations and will not negatively impact OES General Fund Contribution. The OES budget can support the $1,000.00 costs associated with office supplies, printing and logistical requirements. $8,000.00 in In-Kind will be matched from dedicated salaries and travel by planning team and participants in the exercise. The grant is a one-time federal grant.
Prepared by:
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Sherrie Collins
Emergency Services Manager
Approved by:
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Nicholas E. Chiulos
Assistant County Administrative Officer
Attachment: Exhibit A - Oil Spill Table Top Exercise Budget and Exhibit B - Project Narrative