Item 3 - Resolution Auth. Acceptance of the 2019 Urban Area Security Grant Program FundsSeptember 15, 2020, Item #3; --,r AGENDA REPORT ----.. -,___ C-•--<1:-' DATE: TO: FROM: CONTACT: September 15, 2020 Honorable Mayor and ~ers of the City Council Jon Canavan, Fire Chief \V:} Susy Turnbull, Management Analyst 858-668-4474 or sturnbull@poway.org City of Poway CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: A Resolution authorizing the acceptance of the 2019 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program Funds Summary: 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 County Office of Emergency Services. Funds for training are allocated to each jurisdiction based on population. Poway's allocation for Grant Fiscal Year 2019 is $12,250. Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council adopt the Resolution. 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 offer training for our Fire Department personnel for career development and sustainability in our succession plan. This program offers free training that will 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 $12,250 to the City of Poway for staff overtime and backfill to cover the cost of staff time during these trainings. 1 of 3
September 15, 2020, Item #3Environmental 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 $12,250 from the General Fund Unassigned Fund Balance will be made to the Fiscal Year 2019 UASI Grant Program Budget. It is anticipated that all expenditures and reimbursements will be completed by June 30, 2021. Public Notification: None. Attachments: A. Resolution Reviewed/ Approved By: Wendy aserman Assistant City Manager 2 of 3 Reviewed By: Alan Fenstermacher City Attorney Approved By: Ch~ City Manager
September 15, 2020, Item #3RESOLUTION NO. 20-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 WHEREAS, the City of Poway is eligible to receive federal grant funds through the 2019 State Homeland Security Grant Program for emergency preparedness; WHEREAS, the approved grant allocation for the City of Poway is $12,250; 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; Jon Canavan, Fire Chief, OR Scott Post, Deputy Fire Chief, OR Susy Turnbull, Management Analyst PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Poway, California on the 15th day of September, 2020 by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: DISQUALIFIED: Steve Vaus, Mayor ATTEST: Carrie Gallagher, CMC, Interim City Clerk 3 of 3 ATTACHMENT A