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Resolution No.____
Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Approving the City of Palo Alto’s Application for County of Santa Clara 2023 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) funds for EOC Technology Equipment; Delegating Authority to an Authorized Representative Sign the Grant Agreement and Administer the Project on Behalf of City of Palo Alto
R E C I T A L S
A. WHEREAS, the City of Palo Alto is a party to the 1994 Operational Area Interim Agreement for Santa Clara County, as a political subdivision within the geographical boundaries of Santa Clara County; and
B. WHEREAS, the Santa Clara County Emergency Operational Area Council (“EOAC”) is the advisory body of the Santa Clara Operational Area in matters affecting disaster preparedness throughout the Operational Area; and
C. WHEREAS, among the responsibilities the EOAC performs includes making funding allocation recommendations for EMPG funding, which is awarded by the United States Department of Homeland Security to the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (“Cal OES”), and subsequently sub-awarded to County, which may make sub-awards to Cities; and
D. WHEREAS, Cal OES has awarded County 2023 EMPG funding in the amount of $500,004 for the purpose of sustaining and improving comprehensive emergency management programs;
E. WHEREAS, the County of Santa Clara has allocated the sum of $20,000 to the City of Palo Alto, so that City may implement the “EOC Technology” project as provided under the Grant Agreement together with its exhibits and certifications; and F. WHEREAS, the performance period for the City for this subgrant expires on March 31, 2025.
The Council of the City of Palo Alto hereby RESOLVES as follows:
SECTION 1. The City Council hereby delegates authority to the City Manager, to NOT YET APPROVED Attachment A
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to negotiate, execute, amend, or terminate the EMPG Funding Agreement (“Grant Agreement”) with the County of Santa Clara, along with authority to administer and carry out all terms and conditions of the Grant Agreement.
SECTION 2. By delegating such authority to the City Manager, the City Council acknowledges, agrees, represents and warrants that the execution of the Grant Agreement by the City Manager binds and obligates the City Council of the City of Palo Alto to comply with all terms and conditions of the Grant Agreement, without needing additional approvals or conditions.
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SECTION 3. Specifically, the City Council agrees to assure the following:
(a) To provide all matching funds required for the City’s grant project and that any cash match will be appropriated as required;
(b) That any liability arising out of the performance of this agreement shall be the responsibility of the City Council;
(c) That grant funds shall not be used to supplant expenditures controlled by the City Council;
(d) That the City Council is authorized to apply for federal assistance, and has the institutional, managerial and financial capability (including funds sufficient to pay the non- federal share of project cost, if any) to ensure proper planning, management and completion of the project described in this application; and
(e) T hat the official executing the Grant Agreement is authorized by the City Council.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED:
AYES:
NOES:
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ABSTENTIONS:
ATTEST:
______________________ ________________________________ City Clerk Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED:
______________________ ________________________________ Assistant City Attorney City Manager