Title
Adopt Resolution to authorize the Office of Emergency Services to submit an application and designating County staff positions to authorize and 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.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors adopt Resolution to authorize the Office of Emergency Services to submit an application and designating County staff positions to authorize and 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.
SUMMARY:
Designation of staff positions of the Emergency Services Manager, Auditor-Controller, and Assistant County Administrative Officer as Monterey County representatives is required for participation within Cal OES Authorized Agent protocol.
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 a pandemic in 2020. County staff is actively working with Cal OES to submit a CDAA application related to winter storm damage in Chualar. An application has been submitted by the Office of Emergency Services (OES) for the County of Monterey to participate in a State and federally funded program aimed at providing assistance to local jurisdictions. Due to the time sensitive nature of CDAA application submittal, authorizing application for the CDAA and designating County staff will enable OES to meet the timelines. The designees will execute assurances, applications, documents, and claims for the purposes of obtaining financial assistance. The State and 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. These designations are valid for a three-year period so that as other financial assistance opportunities arise, the County is in a position to apply for these funds. Designation of staff positions of the Emergency Services Manager, Auditor-Controller, and Assistant County Administrative Officer as Monterey County representatives is required for participation within Cal OES Authorized Agent protocol.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The Office of Emergency Services coordinates application and reporting efforts for the County of Monterey. The Office of Auditor-Controller may be required to validate financial documentation, and to receive and distribute funds.
FINANCING:
County staff intends to apply for all available state and federal financial assistance for which the County is eligible.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
X Economic Development
X Administration
X_Health & Human Services
X Infrastructure
X Public Safety
Prepared by: Approved by:
______________________________ __________________________
Gerry R. Malais Nicholas E. Chiulos
Emergency Services Manager Assistant County Administrative Officer
Attachment: Resolution; CalOES form 130 to be signed by Chair Lopez