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AGENDA REPORT CityofPoway
November 15, 2022
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
Jeff Chumbley, Fire Chief ~
Susy Turnbull, Sr. Management Analyst
858-668-4474 or [email protected]
CITY COUNCIL
A Resolution authorizing the acceptance of the 2021 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program Funds and appropriation of funds The Department of Homeland Security provides funds through the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Grant Program to cities to build and sustain emergency response capabilities. The grant is administered regionally by the San Diego Office of Emergency Services. Funds for training are allocated to each jurisdiction based on population. Poway's allocation for Grant Fiscal Year 2021 is $5,046.
The grant requirements specify the City Council must adopt a resolution authorizing participation in this program.
Recommended Action:
It is recommended the City Council adopt the attached resolution authorizing staff to accept funds through the Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program Fiscal Year 2021 and the appropriation of funds.
Discussion:
The Department of Homeland Security provides funds through UASI Grant Program to states and local agencies to build and sustain trained members of our Fire Department. The funds help advance the program's goals and objectives.
The County of San Diego applies for, receives and administers federal grant funds associated with the program. The County's Unified Disaster Council, of which Poway is a member, is the governing body that determines the local grant fund distribution formula, which is based on each jurisdiction's population.
The City is committed to offering training to our Fire Department personnel for career development 1 of 3
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and sustainability in our succession plan. This program offers free training to increase the capability of our workforce. After individuals take recommended classroom training, cities are reimbursed by the County for the full amount of overtime and backfill while the individuals are in training.
The County has allocated $5,046 to the City of Poway for staff overtime and backfill to cover the cost of staff during these trainings.
Environmental Review:
This item is not subject to CEQA review.
Fiscal Impact:
Matching funds are not required for the UASI Grant Program and all grant related expenditures are reimbursable. Upon award of the grant, an appropriation of $5,046 from the General Fund Unassigned Fund Balance will be made to the Fiscal Year 2021 UASI Grant Program Budget. It is anticipated that all expenditures and reimbursements will be completed by December 31, 2023.
Public Notification:
None
Attachments:
A. Resolution
Reviewed/Approved By:
Assistant City Manager
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Reviewed By:
Alan Fenstermacher
City Attorney City Manager
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RESOLUTION NO. 22-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
POWAY, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF
GRANT FUNDS THROUGH THE URBAN AREA SECURITY
INITIATIVE GRANT PROGRAM AND APPROPRIATION OF
FUNDS
WHEREAS, the City of Poway is eligible to receive federal grant funds through the 2021 State Homeland Security Grant Program for emergency preparedness; WHEREAS, the approved grant allocation for the City of Poway is $5,046; WHEREAS, the federal grant funds for the Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program require no City matching funds, all grant-related expenditures are one-hundred percent reimbursable, and the City shall incur no direct costs; and WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City of Poway to participate in this program to enhance education and emergency preparedness.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Poway as follows:
SECTION 1: The following staff are hereby authorized to execute for and on behalf of the City of Poway, a public entity established under the laws of the State of California, any actions necessary for the purpose of obtaining federal financial assistance provided by the Federal Department of Homeland Security and sub-granted through the State of California; Jeff Chumbley, Fire Chief, OR
Susy Turnbull, Sr. Management Analyst
SECTION 2: That the Finance Director is authorized to appropriate $5,046 from General Fund unassigned fund balance to the Fiscal Year 2021 UASI Grant Program.
PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Poway, California on the 15th day of November, 2022 by the following vote, to wit:
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ATTEST:
Carrie Gallagher, CMC, City Clerk
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Steve Vaus, Mayor
ATTACHMENT A
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