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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 Emergency Management
Performance Grant for FY 2016 / 2017 (EMPG 16)
Recommendations
1. Authorize and Accept the Emergency Management Performance Grant
(EMPG16); and,
2. Authorize revenue appropriation of $13,952 to Emergency Services Grant
Revenue to offset the EMPG16 expense; and,
3. 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 AND SUB-GRANTED THROUGH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
FOR THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM GRANT FY 2016/2017
(EMPG 16)
Background
The purpose of the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) Program is
to support comprehensive emergency management for the City to encourage the
improvement of Mitigation, Preparedness, Response and Recovery capabilities for all
hazards. Funding from this grant is available to the City through the River side
Operation Area. The FY 201 6 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG)
Program’s allowable costs support efforts to build and sustain core capabilities across
the Prevention, Protection, Mitigation Response, and Recovery mission areas. All
matching funds are the responsibility of the City.
Application and Acceptance of EMPG 16
April 26, 2016
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In previous years, the Emergency Management Performance (EMP) grant has been
used for purchasing emergency communication equipment, emergency supplies,
backpacks, EOC equipment i.e. laptops, plotter printer, interoperability
communication. All purchases made have enhanced the city’s emergencies response
capabilities.
Discussion
The Public Works Department has been invited to apply for the FY2016/2017
Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG16) in the amount of $13,952,
which is a dollar-for-dollar match with the City’s contribution of $13,952, for a total
amount of $27,904.
Fiscal Impact
The Emergency Management Performance Grant Program for FY 2016/2017
(EMPG16) provides cost reimbursement up to 50% with a minimum 50% local match
($13,952), for which the City will use the Public Works Emergency Services Fund.
Prepared by: Catherine George Eakins
Administrative Assistant
Approved by: Dave Nichols
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