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REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR
AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: GRANT M. YATES
CITY MANAGER
DATE: APRIL 26, 2016
SUBJECT: Application and Acceptance of the Homeland Security Grant
Program for Fiscal Year 2016/2017 (HSGP-16)
Recommendation
1. Authorize the application and accept the Emergency Services Grant for the
Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP16); and,
2. Adopt: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING DESIGNATED CITY EMPLOYEES TO
TAKE ACTON NECESSARY FOR OBTAINING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, HOMELAND
SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016/2017 (HSGP-16)
Background
The Public Works Department recently accepted on behalf of the City, an invitation to
apply for the FY2016/2017 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP-16); award
amount will be disclosed on approval of application. This grant is 100% full
reimbursement. Upon receipt of the notification from the California Office of
Emergency Services (Cal-OES) of the grant approval, the City will then be required to
commence the purchasing process for the amount of the grant.
Discussion
These funds are used to sustain the Emergency Services capabilities for cities. The
Public Works Department will use this grant to offset the cost for Emergency Services
Training supplies, CERT backpacks, CERT class materials and training equipment to
better prepare our residents in the community.
Authorize Application and Acceptance of HSGP 1 6 Grant
April 26, 2016
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Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact as the grant allows for 100% expense reimbursement.
Sufficient funds have been budgeted in the Emergency Services Fiscal Year 2016/2017
Adopted Budget with revenue offsetting all proposed expenditures.
Prepared by: Catherine Eakins
Administrative Assistant
Approved by: Dave Nichols
Public Works General Service Manager
Approved by: Jason Simpson
Administrative Services Director
Approved by: Grant M. Yates
City Manager
Attachments: Exhibit A – Governing Body Resolution
Exhibit B - Grant Application
EXHIBIT A – GRANT APPLICATION
EXHIBIT B – GRANT ASSURANCES