MEETING DATE:
SEPTEMBER 23, 2014
SUBJECT:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2014-7979 - AUTHORIZING DESIGNATED STAFF TO FILE WITH THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE THROUGH THE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM
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Recommendation
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached resolution authorizing designated staff to file with the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services for financial assistance through the to the Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP).
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Board or Commission Action
Not applicable
Relevant Council Strategic Theme
Dynamic and Responsive Service Delivery
Relevant Department Goal
Not applicable
Introduction
The federal Department of Homeland Security and State of California require cities to designate by resolution employees who have authority to apply for financial assistance through federal and State grant programs. It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the Fire Chief and the Finance Director as the authorized City agents to apply for financial assistance with the HSGP through the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services.
Discussion
The federal HSGP provides funding to states, territories, urban areas, and other local governments to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from potential terrorist attacks and other hazards. Homeland Security Grant Program funding is awarded on an annual basis and comprises of three interconnected grant programs: State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP), Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) and Operation Stonegarden (OPSG). The federal Department of Homeland Security and California Governor's Office of Emergency Services now require cities to designate certain City positions as authorized agents to apply for federal and State financial assistance. Approval of the authorized agents will ensure that HSGP application requireme...
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