MEETING DATE: 6/28/2016
DEPARTMENT: OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
DEPT HEAD/DIRECTOR:
AGENDA ITEM PREPARER:
SBC DEPT FILE NUMBER: 75.5
SUBJECT:
OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES - K. O'NEILL
Adopt Governing Body Resolution Authorizing Certain County Positions to Execute Applications for FY 2016 California Office of Emergency Services Grants.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 75.5
RESOLUTION NO: 2016-54
AGENDA SECTION:
CONSENT AGENDA
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY:
The Office of Emergency Services (OES) is seeking approval from your Board to apply for FY 2016 California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP), and Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG).
The purpose of the HSGP, EMPG, and other Cal OES/FEMA grants is to enhance San Benito County's capabilities and capacities to execute the National Preparedness Mission Areas of emergency management. On behalf of the San Benito County Operational Area, the County Office of Emergency Services is requesting authorization to submit the HSGP, and EMPG applications for funding to be determined.
The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services requires applicants to submit a Governing Body Resolution as part of the application package. This resolution updates Resolution No. 2015-65 and allows for making application, filing, and obtaining state and federal assistance and funding under the State Homeland Security Grant and Emergency Management Grant Programs.
BUDGETED: