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 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, 2021 to June 30, 2022; 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.
ACTION: (T-10:22 AM) Approved.
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Holness voted in the affirmative telephonically.
B. MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution No. 2021-511 in the amount of $105,806 within the Emergency Management Grant Fund for the purpose of supporting Broward County's emergency management functions.
ACTION: (T-10:22 AM) Approved.
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Holness voted in the affirmative telephonically.
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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.
Is this Action Goal Related
No
Previous Action Taken
None.
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 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 2021 legislative appropriations, Broward County’s State grant award this Fiscal Year is $105,806. The award must be expended by June 30, 2022. 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.
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.