Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Clay Pacheco
Department: Office of Emergency Management
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO APPROVE Subaward Grant Agreement No. G0639 between Broward County and the State of Florida Division of Emergency Management in the amount of $315,134 to support Broward County's emergency management and preparedness program through September 30, 2026, which requires a dollar-for-dollar match by the County; 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 beyond a dollar-for-dollar required match, 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.
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Why Action is Necessary
Board approval is necessary to enter into the Agreement and accept the grant award.
What Action Accomplishes
This action will continue to provide Federal funds to support Broward County’s emergency management functions.
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Previous Action Taken
None.
Summary Explanation/Background
The Office of Emergency Management recommends approval of the above motion.
In accordance with the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 5121-5207, and as authorized by Section 662 of the Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act, the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) funds may be used for all-hazards emergency management operations, staffing, and other planning, training, or coordination activities as specified in the EMPG Fiscal Year 2025 Scope of Work.
Retroactive approval is requested, as the recurring EMPG agreement typically arrives after its effective date but allows for reimbursement of eligible expenses retroactive to the effective date, in this case October 1, 2025. Based on Fiscal Year legislative appropriations, Broward County's Federal EMPG award for this Fiscal Year is $315,134. The award must be expended by September 30, 2026. This sub-grant agreement requires a dollar-for-dollar match by the County. The grant funding will support four existing positions within the Emergency Management Section.
The Grant Agreement is on a state-provided form and includes clauses that deviate from the County's standard terms and conditions, particularly indemnification, reporting requirements, and audit obligations.
Source of Additional Information
Clay Pacheco, Director, Office of Emergency Management, (954) 298-4987
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
The agency's general fund account has allocated a matching contribution of $315,134.