Title
Designate and Authorize County staff positions of Director of Emergency Management, Emergency Services Manager, Finance Manager I, and Management Analyst II to execute grant documents and applications for the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG).
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
Designate and Authorize County staff positions of Director of Emergency Management, Emergency Services Manager, Finance Manager I, and Management Analyst II to execute grant documents and applications for the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG).
SUMMARY:
The Department of Emergency Management (DEM) coordinates applications and reporting efforts for Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG). The County staff titles authorize Director of Emergency Management, Emergency Services Manager, Management Analyst II, and Finance Manager as Monterey County representatives for participation within the California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) FY 2025, 2026, and 2027 EMPG.
DISCUSSION:
The Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) provides annual federal funding that supports Monterey County’s Department of Emergency Management by covering key personnel costs. These funds allow the department to maintain and strengthen its capabilities in planning, training, exercising, and coordinating preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation efforts. EMPG funding ensures dedicated staffing to enhance the County Operational Area’s overall readiness for natural and human caused emergencies and disasters.
This resolution will designate and grant the authority to local government staff representatives to execute documents and coordinate with the CalOES on behalf of the County, in regard to the EMPG. The designees will execute assurances, applications, documents, and claims for the purposes of obtaining financial assistance. The federal administrative requirement to designate a staff position by title rather than an individual name will eliminate the need to submit a new Resolution to the Board each time there is a change in personnel.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT/COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
Auditor-Controller may be required to validate financial documentation, to receive and distribute funds and County Counsel provides review and approvals as to form as needed.
FINANCING:
This resolution has no impact on current FY 2025-2026 or future Adopted Budgets.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS:
Mark a check to the related Board of Supervisors Strategic Plan Goals [Include one or two sentences referencing the Ordinance, Code, Board Order/Resolution, etc. in relation to this selection]:
____ Well-Being and Quality of Life
____ Sustainable Infrastructure for the Present and Future
____ Safe and Resilient Communities
____ Diverse and Thriving Economy
If does not fall under any of the above Board of Supervisors Strategic Plan Goals (Other):
_X__ Administrative [Include one or two sentences referencing the Ordinance, Code, Board Order/Resolution, etc. in relation to this selection]
Allows the County to accept and manage critical grant funds.
Link to the Strategic Plan:
<https://www.countyofmonterey.gov/home/showdocument?id=139569>
Prepared by: April Rodriguez, Management Analyst II, x7923
Approved by: Kelsey Scanlon, Director of Emergency Management, x1902
Approved by: Michael Beaton, Assistant County Administrative Officer, x3835
Attachments:
Attachment A: Resolution