Report to City Council
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TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Jesse Park, Fire Chief
AGENDA DATE: June 18, 2024
TITLE: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE
GRANT PROGRAM (EMPG) GRANT AWARD FISCAL
YEAR 2023-24 (REPORT OF: FIRE)
TITLE SUMMARY: Acceptance of EMPG Grant Award To Support The Fire Department’s Emergency Management Division
Recommendation(s)
That the City Council:
1. Accept the Fiscal Year 2023 Emergency Management Performance Grant Program (EMPG) grant award of $42,879 from the Riverside County Emergency Management Department.
2. Authorize a budget adjustment of $42,879 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 Emergency Management Performance Grant Program (EMPG) grant award in the amount of $42,879. Funds will be utilized to support Emergency Management-related activities.
DISCUSSION
The EMPG is authorized by the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.) to provide a robust system of emergency preparedness for the protection of life and property in the United States from all hazards.
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The Riverside County Emergency Management Department (EMD), on behalf of all jurisdictions in Riverside County, applies for this grant on an annual ba sis. Riverside County EMD then distributes the grant funding to eligible agencies throughout the Operational Area.
Generally, EMPG is used to sustain and improve comprehensive emergency programs at the state, tribal, and local levels from all man -made and natural disasters through the prevention, mitigation, response, and recovery from all hazard events. An all -hazards approach to emergency response, including the development of a comprehensive program of planning, training, and exercises, enables an effec tive and consistent response to disasters and emergencies regardless of the cause. Additionally, it involves building long-term strategic partnerships within the emergency management community.
With this award period, the grant funds will be utilized to renew the City’s Emergency Alert and Warning Notification System, commonly referred to as “Alert Moval.” This system provides timely notification to the public on actions they can take to aid themselves and their family, greatly enhancing the safety of the residents in Moreno Valley and potentially reducing the number of injuries, deaths, and loss of property due to a disaster or catastrophic event. Funds will also support the purchase of three (3) public safety radios.
As a reimbursement grant, EMPG provi des reimbursement of up to fifty percent of allowable costs, while the City provides the fifty percent match. The City’s match requirement is met by the City Council’s budget adoption process allocating funding for the Office of Emergency Management Divisi on. The City of Moreno Valley Resolution 2023-17 attached hereto, identifies authorized individuals to execute pertinent grant applications and related documents.
ALTERNATIVES
1. Accept the Fiscal Year 2023 Emergency Management Performance Grant Program gr ant award. This alternative will allow the City of Moreno Valley to receive Fiscal Year 2023 Emergency Management Performance Grant funding which will allow the Office of Emergency Management to improve comprehensive emergency management programs at the state, tribal and local levels from all man- made and natural disasters.
2. Do not accept the Fiscal Year 2023 Emergency Management Performance Grant Program grant award. This alternative will prohibit the City of Moreno Valley from receiving Fiscal Year 2023 E mergency Management Performance Grant funding which will allow the Office of Emergency Management to improve comprehensive emergency management programs at the state, tribal and local levels from all man- made and natural disasters.
FISCAL IMPACT
The Office of Emergency Management is requesting City Council to approve the acceptance of the FY 2023 EMPG grant award. Funding for this grant award, if approved,
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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
– EMPG Grant
2503 2503-40-47-74105-485000
Project No. GL EMPG 23
Rev $16,271 $42,879 $59,150
Emergency Mgmt. Grant
– EMPG Grant
2503 2503-40-47-74105-625010
Project No. GL EMPG 23
Exp $16,271 $42,879 $59,150
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
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Report Approval Details
Document Title: STAFFREPORT_EMPG_FY23-24 .docx
Attachments: - Resolution No. 2023-17.pdf
- EMPG Award Letter.pdf
Final Approval Date: Jun 12, 2024
This report and all of its attachments were approved and signed as outlined below:
No Signature - Task assigned to Jesse Park was completed by assistant Shanna Palau
Jesse Park
Natalia Lopez
No Signature - Task assigned to Launa Jimenez was completed by workflow administrator Patty Rodriguez
Launa Jimenez
No Signature - Task assigned to Brian Mohan was completed by workflow administrator Patty Rodriguez
Brian Mohan
Mike Lee
Jane Halstead