Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Clay Pacheco
Department: Emergency Management
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Requested Action
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A. MOTION TO APPROVE Memorandum of Agreement No. R0924 between Broward County and the City of Miami for the County's participation in the 2023 Miami/Fort Lauderdale Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security through the State of Florida Division of Emergency Management, accepting a grant award in the amount of $364,325; authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the same; and authorize the County Administrator to execute any documentation required to receive the grant and amendments that do not increase financial obligation on the County, subject to review and approval as to legal sufficiency by the County Attorney’s Office, and to take the necessary administrative and budgetary actions for the implementation of the grant award.
ACTION: (T-10:23 AM) Approved.
VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Davis was inaudible during the vote.
B. MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution in the amount of $364,325 within the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Fund for Broward County Office of Emergency Management, as funded through the Miami UASI Grant Program.
ACTION: (T-10:23 AM) Approved Resolution No. 2025-005.
VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Davis was inaudible during the vote.
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Why Action is Necessary
Board approval is required to execute Agreements and to authorize acceptance of awarded grant funds.
What Action Accomplishes
This action authorizes the execution of an agreement delineating the scope of work for emergency management and homeland security functions in Broward County.
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Previous Action Taken
None.
Summary Explanation/Background
Broward County Office of Emergency Management recommends approval of the above motions.
The Fiscal Year 2023 Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) program, allocating $13,802,313 to the Miami/Fort Lauderdale area, aims to enhance terrorism preparedness in high-threat, high-density urban areas. The Miami Urban Area Working Group (UAWG), governed by representatives from four Southeast Florida counties and twelve cities, oversees fund distribution. Broward County Office of Emergency Management will receive $364,325 for planning and training. The proposed Memorandum of Agreement is with the City of Miami, the coordinating entity since Fiscal Year 2011.
The Grant Agreement is on a state-provided form and includes clauses deviating from standard County terms and conditions. This initiative requires coordination among core cities, counties, and the State Administrative Agency to build and sustain capabilities for preventing, protecting against, mitigating, responding, and recovering from terrorist acts.
Source of Additional Information
Clay Pacheco, Director, Broward County Office of Emergency Management, (954) 831-3908.
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
The County will be reimbursed for costs not to exceed $364,325.