Report to City Council
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TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Jesse Park, Fire Chief
AGENDA DATE: August 19, 2025
TITLE: ACCEPTANCE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
PERFORMANCE GRANT PROGRAM (EMPG) GRANT
AWARD FISCAL YEAR 2024 (REPORT OF: FIRE)
(DISTRICT: NOT APPLICABLE)
TITLE SUMMARY: Accept the EMPG Grant Award to Support the Fire Department’s Emergency Management Division
DISTRICT: Not Applicable
Recommendation(s)
That the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 202 5-XX to a ccept the Fiscal Year 2024 Emergency Management Performance Grant Program (EMPG) grant award of $26,967 from the Riverside County Emergency Management Department.
SUMMARY
This report recommends acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2024 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) award in the amount of $26,967 . Funds will be utilized to support emergency management related activities.
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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.
The Riverside County Emergency Management Department (EMD) applies for this grant on an annual basis on behalf of all jurisdictions in Riverside Count y. 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 management 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 effective and consistent response to disasters and emergencies regardless of the cause. Additionally, it involves building long -term strategic partnerships within the emergency management community.
In this award period, grant funds will be utilized to support the City’s Emergency Alert & Warning Notification Syst em, commonly referred to as “Alert MoVal.” This system provides notification to the public on actions they can take to aid themselves and their family during an emergency or disaster, greatly enhancing the safety of the residents in Moreno Valley and potentially reducing the number of injuries, death, and loss of property.
Funds will also support training and the purchase of disability accessible cots, blankets, and other mass care and shelter supplies.
As a match reimbursement grant, EMPG provides 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 Division. The Ci ty of Moreno Valley Resolution 2025-XX attached hereto identifies authorized individuals to execute pertinent grant applications and related documents.
ALTERNATIVES
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2025 -XX to a ccept the Fiscal Year 2024 Emergency Management Performance Grant award. This alternative will allow the City of Moreno Valley Emergency Management Division to utilize Fiscal Year 2024 Emergency Management Performance Grant funds to better prepare the community for a natural or manmade disaster. Staff recommend this alternative.
2. Do not accept the Fiscal Year 2024 Emergency Management Performance Grant award. This alternative will prohibit the City of Moreno Valley from receiving Fiscal Year 2024 Emergency Management Performance Grant funding which will hinder the
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ability of the Emergency Management Division to prepare the community for natural or manmade disaster. Staff does not recommend this alternative.
FISCAL IMPACT
The Office of Emergency Management is requesting City Council to approve the acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2024 EMPG grant award of $26,967. Funding for this grant award was approved in the FY 2025/26-2026/27 Adopted Operating Budget. There is no impact to the General Fund.
NOTIFICATION
N/A
PREPARATION OF STAFF REPORT
Prepared By: Department Head Approval:
Diana Rockot Jesse Park
Emergency Operation & Volunteer Services Fire Chief Division Manager
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_FD_EMPG 2024.docx
Attachments: - STAFF REPORT EMPG 2025.docx
- 2024 EMPG ACCEPTANCE LETTER.pdf
- 2025 EMPG RESOLUTION.doc
Final Approval Date: Aug 12, 2025
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
Dena Heald
No Signature - Task assigned to Launa Jimenez was completed by assistant Angel Galache
Launa Jimenez
Brian Mohan
Patty Rodriguez