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It is recommended that the Budget Committee support the following:
(a) An agreement between the County of Monterey and the City and County of San Francisco for the distribution of FY 2018 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Grant Funds; and
(b) Designate and authorize the Emergency Services Manager to execute the Agreement; and
(c) Approve and authorize the Office of Emergency Services Manager to enter into a MOU with the Bay Area UASI; and
(d) Approve amendment of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2018-19 Office of Emergency Services Fund 024/1050/8412/CAO023/UASI Budget to increase estimated revenue and appropriations in the amount of $121,272; and
(e) Authorize the Auditor-Controller to amend the Fiscal Year (FY) 2018-19 Office of Emergency Services Fund 024/1050/8412/ CAO023/UASI Budget to increase estimated revenue and appropriations in the amount of $121,272.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Budget Committee support the following:
(a) An agreement between the County of Monterey and the City and County of San Francisco for the distribution of FY 2018 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Grant Funds; and
(b) Designate and authorize the Emergency Services Manager to execute the Agreement; and
(c) Approve and authorize the Office of Emergency Services Manager to enter into a MOU with the Bay Area UASI; and
(d) Approve amendment of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2018-19 Office of Emergency Services Fund 024/1050/8412/CAO023/UASI Budget to increase estimated revenue and appropriations in the amount of $121,272; and
(e) Authorize the Auditor-Controller to amend the Fiscal Year (FY) 2018-19 Office of Emergency Services Fund 024/1050/8412/ CAO023/UASI Budget to increase estimated revenue and appropriations in the amount of $121,272.
SUMMARY:
The Office of Emergency Services (OES) is seeking authorization to execute an Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and the County of Monterey as a necessary step in order for the County to participate in the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) FY 2018 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Grant Program within the Bay Area UASI Region. The department is also seeking authorization to enter into an MOU with the Bay Area UASI for a shared Regional Emergency Planner. In addition, OES is requesting authorization for the Auditor Controller to increase estimated revenue and appropriation in the amount of $121,272 due to unanticipated revenue and expenditures.
DISCUSSION:
The Bay Area Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) is funding a Regional Emergency Planner in the amount of $90, 000 to be hired on a temporary basis. The position will be supervised by the OES Manager but will serve Monterey, Santa Cruz, and San Benito counties. The position is earmarked for homeland security and risk management planning efforts. The funding is restricted to salary, travel, benefits, and support costs. The department will not sustain the position or employee more than 12 months beyond the initial hire date. It also funds $31,272 to purchase two remotely operable robots which will be used by the Sheriff’s Office Special Weapons And Tactics (SWAT) Team. The SWAT Team would remotely deploy them into buildings as a reconnaissance platform. They feature live video feed that can be observed on the remote control. Since the robots are remotely operated, they would allow members of the SWAT Team to use them to assist in identifying threats or locate persons without exposing them to undue risk.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
Bay Area UASI; Santa Cruz County, San Benito County, Monterey County Board of Supervisors’ Budget Committee, and County Counsel.
FINANCING:
UASI funds will cover all support costs including personnel recruitment, and operational expenditures during tenure. The increased estimated revenue and appropriation will not impact the OES General Fund Contribution.
Prepared by: Approved by:
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Gerry Malais Nicholas E. Chiulos
Emergency Services Manager Assistant County Administrative Officer