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a. Authorize the Department of Emergency Management to receive an award and execute Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the City and County of San Francisco to receive FY2024 Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) Grant Funds; and
b. Approve and authorize the County of Monterey Department of Emergency Management to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the City and County of San Francisco accepting a grant award of $74,173 for procurement of equipment and implementation of the Fiscal Year 2024 Urban Areas Security Initiative grant for the grant performance period of April 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026; and
c. Authorize the Director of Emergency Management, or designee, to carry out all grant-related activities, including submission of reimbursement requests.
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RECOMMENDATION:
a. Authorize the Department of Emergency Management to receive an award and execute Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the City and County of San Francisco to receive FY2024 Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) Grant Funds; and
b. Approve and authorize the County of Monterey Department of Emergency Management to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the City and County of San Francisco accepting a grant award of $74,173 for procurement of equipment and implementation of the Fiscal Year 2024 Urban Areas Security Initiative grant for the grant performance period of April 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026; and
c. Authorize the Director of Emergency Management, or designee, to carry out all grant-related activities, including submission of reimbursement requests.
SUMMARY:
The City and County of San Francisco, acting as the fiscal agent for the Bay Area Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI), has awarded $74,173 in Fiscal Year 2024 UASI grant funding to the County of Monterey Department of Emergency Management. The funds will be used to purchase HAZMAT suits for the Salinas Fire Department, rescue equipment for Monterey County Regional Fire Department Urban Search and Rescue, and family assistance and reunification center trailer outfitting and striping for the County of Monterey Department of Emergency Management in accordance with Urban Areas Security Initiative guidelines and the approved regional investment plan. Execution of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) (Attachment B) is required for the County to access and expend the allocated funds.
DISCUSSION:
The City and County of San Francisco, serving as the fiscal agent for the Bay Area Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI), has allocated $74,173 in Fiscal Year 2024 UASI grant funding to the Monterey County Department of Emergency Management. The requested items were determined through a review of current Emergency Operation Center (EOC) needs and priorities, with input from city staff and public safety officials, ensuring 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.
FINANCING:
There are no impacts to the Department of Emergency Managements Fiscal Year 2025-26 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: Michael Beaton, Assistant County Administrative Officer, x3835
Attachments:
Attachment A: Resolution
Attachment B: FY24 UASI MOU