Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Tracy Jackson
Department: Regional Emerg Svcs & Comm Division: Emergency Management
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Requested Action
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A. MOTION TO APPROVE subgrant agreement between Broward County and the Florida Division of Emergency Management in the amount of $105,806 to support Broward County's emergency management and preparedness program from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024; authorize the County Administrator to execute the Agreement and any amendments thereto that do not increase the financial obligation of the County, subject to review for legal sufficiency by the Office of the County Attorney, and to take the necessary administrative and budgetary actions for the implementation of the grant award.
(Per the Tuesday Agenda Memorandum, the Board’s consideration of this item is based on the Emergency Preparedness and Assistance State-Funded Grant Agreement distributed as Additional Material.)
(Transferred to the Consent Agenda.)
ACTION: (T-10:35 AM) Approved with Regular Meeting Additional Material, dated December 12, 2023, submitted at the request of Office of Regional Services and Communications.
VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Fisher voted in the affirmative telephonically. Commissioner Ryan was not present.
B. MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution in the amount of $105,806 within the Emergency Management Grant Fund for the purpose of supporting Broward County's emergency management functions.
(Per the Tuesday Agenda Memorandum, the Board’s consideration of this item is based on the Emergency Preparedness and Assistance State-Funded Grant Agreement distributed as Additional Material.)
(Transferred to the Consent Agenda.)
ACTION: (T-10:35 AM) Approved Resolution No. 2023-548 with Regular Meeting Additional Material, dated December 12, 2023, submitted at the request of Office of Regional Services and Communications.
VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Fisher voted in the affirmative telephonically. Commissioner Ryan was not present.
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Why Action is Necessary
Board action is necessary to approve the Sub-grant Agreement and budget Resolution.
What Action Accomplishes
This action will continue to provide State funds to support Broward County’s emergency management functions.
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Previous Action Taken
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Summary Explanation/Background
REGIONAL EMERGENCY SERVICES AND COMMUNICATIONS AND THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SECTION RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTIONS.
Pursuant to Section 252.373, Florida Statutes and Rule Chapter 27P-19, Florida Administrative Code, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) offers annual county base grant funding from the Emergency Management Preparedness and Assistance (EMPA) Trust Fund to assist counties with the implementation and administration of local emergency management programs, including planning and training activities as outlined in the EMPA Grant Scope of Work.
Retroactive approval is requested, as the grant agreement was received after July 1, which is the start of the State fiscal year. Based on Fiscal Year 2023 legislative appropriations, Broward County’s State grant award this Fiscal Year is $105,806. The award must be expended by June 30, 2024. EMPA Program funds may be used for all day-to-day activities in support of the four phases of emergency management (preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation). The grant funding will be utilized to support two existing positions within the Emergency Management Section.
The Grant Agreement is on a state-provided form utilized by FDEM and includes clauses that deviate from the County’s standard terms and conditions, including, but not limited to: (a) venue for any litigation that may arise from the agreement is in Leon County, (b) a requirement that the County indemnify, defend, and hold harmless FDEM against any actions, claims, or damages arising out of, relating to, or resulting from any negligent or wrongful acts by the County, and (c) FDEM may terminate the agreement for its convenience upon 30 days’ notice.
The Grant Agreement will be distributed as additional material.
Source of Additional Information
Tracy Jackson, Director, Emergency Management Division (954) 831-3908.
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
The total amount of the EMPA award is $105,806. The County will be reimbursed for costs not to exceed $105,806 for the EMPA award.