Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Tracy Jackson
Department: Regional Emerg Svcs & Comm Division: Emergency Management
Information
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 $366,937 to support Broward County's emergency management and preparedness program from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022, subject to a dollar-for-dollar in-kind match by the County; 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. 2021-512 in the amount of $366,937 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 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 SECTION 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. 5121-5207, 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 2021 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 legislative appropriations, Broward County's Federal EMPG award this Fiscal Year is $366,937. The award must be expended by June 30, 2022. This sub-grant agreement requires a dollar-for-dollar non-Federal match. The grant funding will be utilized to support four existing positions within the Emergency Management Section.
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 $366,937. The County will be reimbursed for costs not to exceed $366,937 for the EMPG award. The County’s in-kind match, in the amount of $366,937 has been budgeted within the Emergency Management Section’s
general fund account.