Title
a. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Department of Emergency Management (DEM) to submit CalOES Form 130 designating County staff titles authorized to execute documents and applications for the purpose of obtaining certain federal financial assistance under Public Law 93-288 as amended by the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act of 1988, and/or state financial assistance under the California Disaster Assistance Act (CDAA); and
b. Designate and Authorize County staff titles of County Administrative Officer, Chief Assistant County Administrative Officer and Director of Emergency Management to execute grant documents and applications for the California Disaster Assistance Act (CDAA); and
c. Authorize Department of Emergency Management to receive future awards from the California Disaster Assistance Act (CDAA)
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Department of Emergency Management (DEM) to submit CalOES Form 130 designating County staff titles authorized to execute documents and applications for the purpose of obtaining certain federal financial assistance under Public Law 93-288 as amended by the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act of 1988, and/or state financial assistance under the California Disaster Assistance Act (CDAA); and
b. Designate and Authorize County staff titles of County Administrative Officer, Chief Assistant County Administrative Officer and Director of Emergency Management to execute grant documents and applications for the California Disaster Assistance Act (CDAA); and
c. Authorize Department of Emergency Management to receive future awards from the California Disaster Assistance Act (CDAA)
SUMMARY:
This resolution will designate the local government staff titles of County Administrative Officer, Chief Assistant County Administrative Officer and Director of Emergency Management as having the authority to execute documents and coordinate with CalOES on behalf of the County of Monterey as required for participation within CalOES Authorized Agent protocol of the CDAA Program.
DISCUSSION:
The County of Monterey experienced significant widespread damage from a succession of winter storms consistently each year and is in the process of managing several disaster and pandemic events. County staff is actively working with CalOES to secure CDAA funding for reimbursement with the recent winter storms. An application has been submitted by the Department of Emergency Management for the County to participate in State and federally funded programs aimed at aiding local jurisdictions. Due to DEMs reorganization CalOES requested an update to CalOES Form 130 Agent Authorization for the CDAA program designating County staff titles as authorized representatives. The designees will execute assurance, applications, documents, and claims for the purposes of obtaining financial assistance. The State and federal administrative requirement designate a staff position by title rather than an individual name to eliminate the need to submit a new Resolution to the Board each time there is a change in personnel.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
DEM coordinates applications and reporting efforts for the County of Monterey. The Auditor-Controller’s Office may be required to validate financial documentation, and to receive and distribute funds. The County Administrative Officer (CAO) oversees DEM operations. At their July 26, 2023, meeting, the Budget Committee supported their recommendations.
FINANCING:
This resolution has no impact to the FY2023-24 Adopted Budget
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
X Economic Development
X Administration
X Health & Human Services
X Infrastructure
X Public Safety
Prepared by: Bonnie Perez, Finance Manager I, x1974
Approved by: Kelsey A. Scanlon, MS Director of Department of Emergency Management,
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Approved by: Nick Chiulos, Chief Assistant County Administrative Officer, x5145
Attachments:
Board Report
Attachment A: Resolution
Attachment B: CalOES Form 130 to be signed by Chair Alejo