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HomeMy WebLinkAbout0007_1_FY16 HSGP - Staff ReportMay 26, 2015 Page 3 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 Page 2 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