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a. Authorize the Department of Emergency Management to receive an award and execute Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) form the City and County of San Francisco to receive FY2023 Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) Grant Funds; and
b. Approve and authorize the Monterey County Department of Emergency Management to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the City and County of San Francisco accepting a grant award of $20,000 for procurement of City of King Emergency Operations Center equipment and implement Fiscal Year 2023 Urban Areas Security Initiative grant funds for the grant performance period of August 25, 2025 through December 31, 2025; and
c. Authorize the Director of Emergency Management, or designee, to carry out all grant-related activities, including submission of reimbursement requests; and
d. Authorize and direct the Auditor-Controller to amend the Department of Emergency Managements Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Adopted Budget 001-1040-8588-DEM001 by $20,000 funded by City and County of San Francisco to receive FY2023 UASI Grant Funds (4/5ths vote required)
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Authorize the Department of Emergency Management to receive an award and execute Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) form the City and County of San Francisco to receive FY2023 Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) Grant Funds; and
b. Approve and authorize the Monterey County Department of Emergency Management to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the City and County of San Francisco accepting a grant award of $20,000 for procurement of City of King Emergency Operations Center equipment and implement Fiscal Year 2023 Urban Areas Security Initiative grant funds for the grant performance period of August 25, 2025 through December 31, 2025; and
c. Authorize the Director of Emergency Management, or designee, to carry out all grant-related activities, including submission of reimbursement requests; and
d. Authorize and direct the Auditor-Controller to amend the Department of Emergency Managements Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Adopted Budget 001-1040-8588-DEM001 by $20,000 funded by City and County of San Francisco to receive FY2023 UASI Grant Funds (4/5ths vote required)
SUMMARY:
The City and County of San Francisco, acting as the fiscal agent for the Bay Area Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI), has awarded $20,000 in Fiscal Year 2023 UASI grant funding to the Monterey County Department of Emergency Management. The funds will be used to purchase one generator for the King City government buildings, two smartboards for the Emergency Operations Center, and first aid kits with any remaining funds in accordance with Homeland Security Grant Program guidelines and the approved regional investment plan. Execution of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is required in order for the County to access and expend the allocation.
DISCUSSION:
The City and County of San Francisco, serving as the fiscal agent for the Bay Area Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI), has allocated $20,000 in Fiscal Year 2023 UASI grant funding to the Monterey County Department of Emergency Management. The requested items include one generator to serve the Police Station EOC and City Hall, two smartboards for use within the EOC, and, if funds remain, first aid kits. These items were determined through a review of current EOC needs and priorities, with input from city staff and public safety officials, to ensure the equipment directly strengthens emergency response, coordination, and community safety. . Execution of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) (Attachment B) is required for the County to access and expend the allocated grant funds.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT/COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
City and County of San Francisco (fiscal agent for UASI), California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), and the Bay Area Urban Areas Security Initiative Approval Authority at their October 27, 2025, meeting, the Budget Committee supported the recommendations.
FINANCING:
The Department of Emergency Management is requesting to increase appropriations and estimated revenues of $20,000 for the Department of Emergency Management’s Budget Unit 001-1040-DEM001-8588 Adopted Budget. The Grant reimburses funds for eligible activity and does not require a local match.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS:
This action supports the Board’s Strategic Plan Goal of Safe and Resilient Communities by enhancing emergency management capabilities in the Monterey County Operational Area and strengthening regional preparedness.
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
_X__Safe and Resilient Communities
____ Diverse and Thriving Economy
If does not fall under any of the above Board of Supervisors Strategic Plan Goals (Other):
____ Administrative [Include one or two sentences referencing the Ordinance, Code, Board Order/Resolution, etc. in relation to this selection]
Link to the Strategic Plan:
<https://www.countyofmonterey.gov/home/showdocument?id=139569>
Prepared by: April Rodriguez, Management Analyst II, x1923
Approved by: Kelsey Scanlon, Director of Emergency Management, x1902
Approved by: Nick Chiulos, Assistant County Administrative Officer, x5145
Attachments:
Attachment A: Resolution
Attachment B: FY23 UASI MOU