Item Number: 13
City Council / Board of Directors
Consent Calendar
Meeting of: June 16, 2026
Submitted By:
Heather Barber, Human Resources Officer
Subject:
Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year 2026 - Emergency Management Performance Grant Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council adopt Resolution No. 26-062 amending the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget for the revenue and expenditures associated with the 2024 Emergency Management Performance Grant program in the total amount of $13,397.10.
Fiscal Impact:
Adopting Resolution No. 26-062 (Attachment A) will increase both the revenue and expenditure appropriations in the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) by $13,397.10. The funds will be allocated as follows:
Account Account Name Amount Adjusted
2756080-43120-20268 24 EMPG REVENUE $13,397.10
2756080-55040-20268 2024 EMPG – EQUIP EXP $13,397.10
The grant required a dollar-for-dollar match. To meet the timing requirements of the grant, the purchase of radio communication equipment in the amount of $26,794.20 was originally coded to account codes as follows:
2205002-52220-70807 Concrete - Equipment Expense $7,900.00 4100030-52220-70807 Water Admin - Equipment Expense $10,994.20 4250700-52220-70807 Sewer - Equipment Expense $7,900.00 The grant portion of the expenditure will be adjusted by journal entry following the approval of this appropriation.
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Strategic Plan Goal:
Strategic Plan Goal A - Financial Stability: Foster fiscal health through long-term planning, cost control, increased revenues, and cost recovery. The receipt of grant funds increases revenue to the City's general fund to off-set the cost of projects. Strategic Goal B - Public Safety: The radio system improves the reliability and capacity of the radio communication system used for emergency response and coordination.
Background:
The Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) provides state, local, tribal and territorial emergency management agencies with the resources required for implementation of the National Preparedness System and works toward the National Preparedness Goal of a secure and resilient nation. The EMPG’s allowable costs support efforts to build and sustain core capabilities across the prevention, protection, mitigation, response and recovery mission areas.
Discussion:
The City of Victorville was allocated $13,397.10 in EMPG funds for Fiscal Year 2024, which has a performance period from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2026. The City utilized these funds for the purchase of radio communication equipment to expand the City's emergency communication capabilities. This purchase was deemed allowable per the grant requirements and will assist the City during natural disasters or emergencies.
The purchase was completed in accordance with the required timelines listed in the FY24 EMPG Project Approval Notification (Attachment B).
Prepared By:
Sandra Bostick, Assistant Director of Human Resources/Risk Manager Attachments: A. Resolution No. 26-062
B. FY24 EMPG Project Approval Notification