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 planning, training, or coordination activities as specified in the EMPG Fiscal Year 2020 Scope of Work. Based on Fiscal Year 2019-2020 legislative appropriations, Broward County's Federal EMPG award this Fiscal Year is $365,205. The award must be expended by June 30, 2021. This sub-grant agreement requires a dollar-for-dollar non-Federal match. The grant funding will be utilized to support five existing positions within the Emergency Management Division.
Source of Additional Information
Tracy L. Jackson, Director, Regional Emergency Services and Communications, (954) 831-3908
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
The total amount of the EMPG award is $365,205. The County will be reimbursed for costs not to exceed $365,205 for the EMPG award. The County’s in-kind match, in the amount of $365,205 has been budgeted within the Emergency Management Division’s general fund account.