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 RETROACTIVELY APPROVE sub-grant agreement between Broward County and the Florida Division of Emergency Management in the amount of $365,205 to support Broward County's emergency management and preparedness program from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021; authorize the County Administrator to execute the Agreement, addenda, any amendments or revisions to the approved contracts subject to review and approval by the Office of the County Attorney; and to take the necessary administrative and budgetary actions for the implementation of the grant award.
ACTION: (T-10:45 AM) Approved.
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically.
B. MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution No. 2020-646 in the amount of $365,205 within the Emergency Management Grant Fund for the purpose of supporting Broward County's emergency management functions.
ACTION: (T-10:45 AM) Approved.
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically.
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Why Action is Necessary
Board action is necessary to approve the sub-grant Agreement and Unanticipated Revenue Resolution.
What Action Accomplishes
This action will continue to provide Federal funds to support Broward County's emergency management functions.
Is this Action Goal Related
No
Previous Action Taken
None.
Summary Explanation/Background
REGIONAL EMERGENCY SERVICES AND COMMUNICATIONS AND THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIVISION RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTIONS.
In accordance with the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq, 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...
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