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C. 35

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	David O. Livingston, Sheriff-Coroner
Date:	February 11, 2014

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

APPLICATION FOR HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT FUNDS

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 02/11/2014

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

Contact:

Mary Jane Robb, 925-335-1557

I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: February 11, 2014
David Twa,

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to apply for and to accept California Homeland Security grant funds in the amount of $852,514 from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services, and to make required grant assurances; and ADOPT Resolution No. 2014/52 authorizing specified Sheriff Department officials to act on behalf of the County to obtain funding.

FISCAL IMPACT:

$852,514, 100% Federal, No County match.

BACKGROUND:

The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is responsible for designing and implementing homeland security initiatives and ensuring that the state is ready to protect lives and property by effectively preparing for, preventing, responding to, and recovering from all threats, crimes, hazards, and emergencies. To help fulfill this mission, Cal OES administers a pass-through program of federal homeland security grant funds to local public agencies through California.

BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)

This program is critical to maintaining the quality and quantity of homeland security initiative programs provided within the County. The funding will allow for enhanced coordination and communication among the disciplines to maximize protective actions, emergency preparedness, and the effective response to emergencies and disasters. The total FY 2012 grant program allocation provided to the County by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and sub-granted through the State of California is $852,514.

The grant application requires the County to adopt a resolution (attached) appointing an authorized agent to act on behalf of the Board of Supervisors by executing any actions necessary for each application and subgrant. The application also requires the applicants to make certain grant assurances prescribing requirements to which the County will be held accountable.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

The Sheriff's Office will be unable to apply for and accept the grant funding.

CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:

No impact.