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It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors approve and authorize the following:
a. Designate and authorize the Emergency Services Manager to execute 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. 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 (4/5th Vote Required).
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors approve and authorize the following:
(a) Designate and authorize the Emergency Services Manager to execute 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) 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 (4/5th Vote Required).
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 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 Community Resiliency 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 OES 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 Tactical (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:
County Counsel has approved the Agreement as to legal form and the Auditor-Controller has reviewed as to fiscal provisions. Santa Cruz County and San Benito County are informed of the shared Community Resiliency Planner
FINANCING:
UASI funds will cover all support costs including personnel recruitment, and operational expenditures during tenure. This increase was approved by the Board of Supervisors’ Budget Committee on November 13, 2018. The increased estimated revenue and appropriation will not impact the OES General Fund Contribution.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
The strategic initiative that this board action includes are:
X Economic Development
X Administration
X Health and Human Services
X Infrastructure
X Public Safety
Prepared by: Approved by:
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Gerry Malais Nicholas E. Chiulos
Emergency Services Manager Assistant County Administrative Officer
Attachment: draft MOU, draft Resolution