June 17, 2025, Item #4DATE: TO: FROM: CONTACT: SUBJECT: Summary: AGENDA REPORT CityofPoway June 17, 2025 Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council Brian Mitchell, Fire Chief,//>/}-Jenna Stein, Sr. Management Analyst 858-668-4474 or [email protected] CITY COUNCIL Resolution Authorizing the Acceptance of the 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program Funds The Department of Homeland Security provides funds through the Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program (UASI) to cities to build and sustain emergency response capabilities. The grant is administered regionally by the City of San Diego Office of Emergency Services. Submitted grant-funded projects are vetted and approved annually by the Urban Area Working Group. For the UASI Grant Fiscal Year 2024, the City of Poway has been awarded $29,990 for firefighter training. Recommended Action: It is recommended the City Council adopt the attached resolution authorizing staff to accept funds through the 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program, to include appropriation of initial funds of$29,990 into a project fund from the General Fund unassigned fund balance to be reimbursed through the grant program. Discussion: The Department of Homeland Security provides funds through the UASI Grant Program to states and local agencies to build, sustain, and deliver emergency preparedness and response capabilities. The funds help advance the program's goals and objectives. The City of San Diego Office of Emergency Services applies for, receives and administers federal grant funds associated with the program. The Urban Area Working Group acts as the governing body to approve projects and allocate grant funds. The Urban Area Working Group is a collaborative subcommittee of the San Diego County Unified Disaster Council (UDC), of which the City of Poway is a member. Cities are reimbursed by the City of San Diego Office of Emergency Services after making qualified purchases. One of the program's goals is to strengthen regional training programs. To advance this goal the City 1 of 4
June 17, 2025, Item #4plans to use the allocated $29,990 in grant funds to offer training for Fire Department personnel to maintain readiness, offer career development, and to prepare the workforce for future opportunities. This program offers 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. Environmental Review: The item is not subject to review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Fiscal Impact: The Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program does not require matching funds. Upon completion of the grant-related expenditures in the amount of $29,990, the General Fund will be reimbursed through the grant funding. It is anticipated all grant expenditures and reimbursements will be completed by December 30, 2026. Approval of this action will create a project fund and appropriate initial funds from the City of $29,990 from the General Fund unassigned fund balance in the Fiscal year 2025-26 Budget. Appropriated funds will be reimbursed at a later date from the grant program. Public Notification: None. Attachments: A. Resolution Reviewed/Approved By: We~ Kaserman Assistant City Manager 2 of4 Reviewed By: Alan Fenstermacher City Attorney Approved By: c~ City Manager
June 17, 2025, Item #4RESOLUTION NO. 25-A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDS THROUGH THE 2024 URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE GRANT PROGRAM WHEREAS, the City of Poway is eligible to receive federal grant funds through the 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program for emergency preparedness; WHEREAS, the approved grant allocation for the City of Poway is $29,990; WHEREAS, the federal grant funds for the Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program require no City matching funds and all grant approved expenditures are one-hundred percent reimbursable; and WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City of Poway to participate in this program to enhance capabilities to build, sustain and deliver emergency preparedness and response functions. 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. Brian Mitchell, Fire Chief Chuy Ramirez, Deputy Fire Chief Jenna Stein, Sr. Management Analyst II II II II II II II II II II II 3 of 4 ATTACHMENT A
June 17, 2025, Item #4Resolution No. 25-Page 2 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Poway, California on the 17th day of June, 2025 by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSTAINED: ABSENT: DISQUALIFIED: Steve Vaus, Mayor ATTEST: Carrie Gallagher, CMC, City Clerk 4of4