June 18, 2024, Item #5DATE: TO: FROM: CONTACT: SUBJECT: Summary: AGENDA REPORT CityofPoway June 18, 2024 Honorable Mayor and M-~~~~the City Council Jeff Chumbley, Fire Chie~ _ . Jenna Stein, Sr. Management Analyst~ 858-668-4474 or [email protected] (Y CITY COUNCIL Resolution authorizing the acceptance of the 2023 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program 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 the UASI Grant Fiscal Year 2023 is $26,257. 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 2023. Discussion: The Department of Homeland Security provides funds through the UASI Grant Program to states and local agencies to provide training opportunities to Fire Department personnel. 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 distribution formula, which is based on each jurisdiction's population. The City is committed to offer training for Fire Department personnel to maintain readiness, offer career development, and to prepare the workforce for future opportunities. This program reimbursable training that will expand the capabilities of our workforce. After individuals successfully complete the recommended training, cities are reimbursed through the UASI grant for costs including tuition, overtime and backfill. 1 of 4
June 18, 2024, Item #5The County has allocated $26,257 to the City of Poway for tuition costs, staff overtime and backfill to cover the cost of staff attending training. Environmental Review: This item is not subject to review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). fiscal Impact: Matching funds are not required for the UASI Grant Program and all grant related expenditures are reimbursable. Upon completion of the grant related activities, the General Fund will be reimbursed in the amount of $26,257 through the grant funding. Funds are budgeted for the upfront expenditures that the City will ultimately be reimbursed for. It is anticipated that all grant expenditures and reimbursements will be completed by December 15, 2026. Public Notification: None. Attachments: A. Resolution Reviewed/Approved By: ~ 'hbcta L---w~~dy1 serman Assistant City Manager 2 of 4 Reviewed By: Alan Fenstermacher City Attorney Approved By: Chris Hazeltine City Manager
June 18, 2024, Item #5RESOLUTION NO. 24-A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDS THROUGH THE 2023 URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE GRANT PROGRAM WHEREAS, the City of Poway is eligible to receive federal grant funds through the 2023 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program for emergency response training; WHEREAS, the approved grant allocation for the City of Poway is $26,257; 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 emergency response training and education. 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 Jenna Stein, Sr. Management Analyst II II II II II II II II II II II 3 of4 ATTACHMENT A
June 18, 2024, Item #5Resolution No. 24-Page 2 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Poway, California on the 18th day of June, 2024 by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSTAINED: ABSENT: DISQUALIFIED: Steve Vaus, Mayor ATTEST: Carrie Gallagher, CMC, City Clerk 4 of 4