OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES - K. O'NEILL

Adopt Governing Body Resolution Authorizing the County Administrative Officer and/or the Emergency Services Manager to execute any actions necessary for the purpose of obtaining financial assistance through the California Office of Emergency Services Grants for the FY 2018 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) and the FY 2018 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG), which may include executing applications and filings.

SBC FILE NUMBER: 75.5

RESOLUTION NO: 2018-79

The Office of Emergency Services (OES) is seeking approval from your Board to apply for FY 2018 California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP), and Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG).

The purpose of the Cal OES/FEMA grants, including but not limited to, HSGP and EMPG, 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. 2017-92 and allows for making application, filing, and obtaining state and federal assistance and funding under the State Homeland Security Grant Program and Emergency Management Performance Grant Program for FY2018.

The FY 2018 HSGP Notice of Funding Opportunity can be found at the following websites:

http://www.caloes.ca.gov/cal-oes-divisions/grants-management/homeland-security-prop-1b-grant-programs/homeland-security-grants-program; and

https://www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/documents/164422

The Governing Body Resolution appoints Authorized Agents (identified by the individual’s name or by a position title) to act on behalf of the governing body and the applicant by executing any actions necessary for each application and subaward.

The FY 2018 EMPG Application Checklist requires all applicants to submit a copy of their FY 2018 Governing Body Resolution with their application. (See Application Checklist attached hereto.)

It is respectfully recommended that the Board of Supervisors:

Adopt Governing Body Resolution Authorizing the County Administrative Officer and/or the Emergency Services Manager to execute any actions necessary for the purpose of obtaining financial assistance through the California Office of Emergency Services Grants for the FY 2018 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) and the FY 2018 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG), which may include executing applications and filings.