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 THE FISCAL YEAR 202 4 STATE
HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM (SHSP) GRANT
AWARD (REPORT OF: FIRE) (DISTRICT: NOT
APPLICABLE)
TITLE SUMMARY: Accept the State Homeland Security Program Grant Award to Support the Community Emergency Response Team
Program
DISTRICT: Not Applicable
Recommendation(s)
That the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-XX to accept the Fiscal Year 2024 State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) grant award of $30,093 from the Riverside County Emergency Management Department.
SUMMARY
This report recommends acceptance of the Fiscal Year 202 4 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
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The Fiscal Year 2024 SHSP plays an important role in the implementation of the National Preparedness System by supporting the building, sustainment, and delivery of core capabilities essential to achieving the National Preparedness Goal of a secure and resilient nation. Deliv ering core capabilities requires the combined effort of the whole community, rather than the exclusive effort of any single organization or level of 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) applies for this federal grant on an annual basis on behalf of all jurisdictions in Riverside County. The Riverside County EMD then distributes the grant funding to eligible agencies throughout the Operational 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. This position will directly assist in teaching CERT classes to the community.
The City of Moreno Valley applies for various federal grants as a sub-grantee through the State of California. The City of Moreno Valley Re solution No. 2025-XX, attached hereto, identifies authorized individuals to execute pertinent grant applications and related documents.
ALTERNATIVES
1. Accept the Fiscal Year 2024 State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) grant award by adopting Resolution No. 2025-XX. This alternative will allow the City of Moreno Valley Emergency Management Division to utilize Fiscal Year 202 4 grant funds to better prepare the community for a natural or manmade disaster. Staff recommends this alternative.
2. Do not accept the Fiscal Year 2024 State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) grant award by not adopting Resolution No. 2025-XX. This alternative will prohibit the City of Moreno Valley from receiving Fiscal Year 2024 Homeland Security Grant funding which will hinder the ability of the Emergency Management Division to prepare the community for natural or manmade disaster. Staff does not recommend this alternative.
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FISCAL IMPACT
The Office of Emergency Management is requesting City Council to approve the acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2024 SHSP grant award of $30,093. 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_SHSP 2024.docx
Attachments: - 2024 SHSP ACCEPTANCE LETTER.pdf
- 2025 SHSP 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