MEETING DATE:
JULY 23, 2024
SUBJECT:
Title
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-9329 - AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2023 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM (SHSP) FUNDS
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Recommendation
Recommendation
ADOPT a resolution authorizing the acceptance of Fiscal Year (FY) 23 State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSP) funds and authorizing a budget amendment to the FY 24-25 operating budget.
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Board or Commission Action
Not Applicable
Relevant Council Strategic Theme
Dynamic and Responsive Service Delivery
Executive Summary
The Department of Homeland Security provides funds through the SHSP to cities and counties to support the implementation of risk-driven, capabilities-based State Homeland Security Strategies to address capability targets. The grant is administered regionally by the San Diego County Office of Emergency Services. The City of San Marcos' allocation for FY 23 SHSP is $42,151.
The United States Department of Homeland Security, through the California Office of Emergency Services, is providing $42,151 in FY 23 SHSP funding to support the implementation of State Homeland Security Strategies. These Strategies are designed to address the identified planning, organization, equipment, training, and exercise needs to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from acts of terrorism and other catastrophic events. Activities implemented under the SHSP must support terrorism preparedness by building or sustaining capabilities that relate to the prevention of terrorism.
Grant funds are allocated based on risk, which has resulted in an allocation of $42,151 for the City of San Marcos. Per the terms and conditions of the SHSP grant, the City is not required to provide in-kind matching funds. Grant related expenditures may be reimbursed only after proof of expenditures have been provided. City staff does not anticipate exceeding the allocated amount for related expenses, resulting in no net cost to the City's general...
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