Report to City Council
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TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Jesse Park, Fire Chief
AGENDA DATE: June 18, 2024
TITLE: STAFFREPORT_20240618_SHSP_FY23-24.docx
TITLE SUMMARY: Accept the State Homeland Security Program Grant Award to Support the Community Emergency Response Team
Program
Recommendation(s)
That the City Council:
1. Accept the Fiscal Year 202 3 State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) grant award of $30,093 from the Riverside County Emergency Management Department.
2. Authorize a budget adjustment of $30,093 to the Emergency Management Grant fund (2503) revenue and expenditure accounts.
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SUMMARY
This report recommends acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2023 State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) grant award in the amount of $30,093. Funds will be utilized to support Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training, equipment, and exercises.
DISCUSSION
The Fiscal Year 2023 SHSP plays an important role in the implementation of the National Preparedness System by supporting the building, s ustainment, and delivery of core capabilities essential to achieving the National Preparedness Goal of a secure and resilient nation . Delivering core capabilities requires the combined effort of the whole community, rather than the exclusive effort of any single organization or level of
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government. SHSP’s allowable costs support these efforts, and, for the City of Moreno Valley, this grant is limited to expenditures related to Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training, equipment, and exercises.
The Riverside County Emergency Management Department (EMD) on behalf of all jurisdictions in Riverside County, applies for this federal grant on an annual basis. The Riverside County EMD then distributes the grant funding to eligible agencies throughout the O perational Area. This year, the Fire Department will utilize the grant funding to partially pay for the salary and benefits associated with one Emergency Management Coordinator during Fiscal Year 2023-24. This position will directly assist in teaching CERT classes to the community.
The City of Moreno Valley applies for various federal grants from the Department of Homeland Security, a sub -granted through the State of California. The City of Moreno Valley Resolution 2023-17, attached hereto, identifies auth orized individuals to execute pertinent grant applications and related documents.
ALTERNATIVES
1. Accept the Fiscal Year 2023 State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) grant award. This alternative will allow the City of Moreno Valley to receive Fiscal Year 2023 Homeland Security Grant funding which will allow the Office of Emergency Management to better prepare the citizens of Moreno Valley for a natural or man- made disaster.
2. Do not accept the Fiscal Year 2023 State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) grant award. This alternative will prohibit the City of Moreno Valley from receiving Fiscal Year 2023 Homeland Security Grant funding which will hinder the ability of the citizens of Moreno Valley to be prepared to survive a natural or man -made disaster.
FISCAL IMPACT
The Office of Emergency Management is requesting City Council to approve the acceptance of the 2023 SHSP grant award. Funding for this grant award, if approved, will be allocated as follows:
Description Fund GL Account No. Type
(Rev/Exp)
FY 23/24
Budget
Proposed
Adjustments
FY 23/24
Amended
Budget
Emergency Mgmt.
Grant – Federal Grant
Revenue
2503 40-47-74106-485000 Rev $27,341 $30,093 $57,434
Emergency Mgmt.
Grant – Salaries,
Regular
2503 40-47-74106-611199 Exp $27,341 $30,093 $57,434
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PREPARATION OF STAFF REPORT
Prepared By: Department Head Approval:
Diana Rockot Jesse Park
Emergency Operations & Volunteer Services Division Manager Fire Chief
Concurred By:
Shanna Palau
Public Safety Contracts Administrator
CITY COUNCIL GOALS
Public Safety: Provide a safe and secure environment for people and property in the community, control the number and severity of fire and hazardous material incidents, and provide protection for citizens who live, work and visit the City of Moreno Valley.
CITY COUNCIL STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
1. Economic Development
2. Public Safety
3. Library
4. Infrastructure
5. Beautification, Community Engagement, and Quality of Life
6. Youth Programs