2015-2018 State Homeland Security Grant Program, Sub-recipient Agreement
From:
Mike Weaver, Department Director
Organization:
Public Safety
CAO Approval:
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation Concerning the 2015-2018 State Homeland Security Grant Program, Sub-recipient Grant Award - Michael D. Weaver, Public Safety Department Director
That the Board take the following action concerning the 2015-2018 State Homeland Security Grant Program, Sub-recipient Grant Award:
A. Approve the State of Florida, Division of Emergency Management Grant Award letter, providing Escambia County Fire Rescue funding, in the amount of $74,222, through Grant Number EMW-2015-SS00083-S01, for the Hazardous Materials Team; and
B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Agreement.
BACKGROUND:
The State of Florida Division of Emergency Management distributes grants for the sustainment of the State's Hazardous Materials Teams. The State issues these funds to counties as sub-receipients to be used for training and sustainment of those teams. Escambia County Fire Rescue has a Hazardous Materials Response Team. The grant fund will be used to support the sustainment of the teams' equipment and training.
BUDGETARY IMPACT:
This cost-reimbursement Agreement will provide a grant totaling $74,222 to be expended for Hazmat training and equipment sustainment.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:
This Agreement has been reviewed by Assistant County Attorney Meredith Crawford and approved as to form and legal sufficiency.
PERSONNEL:
N/A
POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:
The Board requires its approval of Agreements.
IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:
Upon final approval by the Board and the State, Escambia County Fire Rescue will coordinate with OMB and Finance to establish the appropriate Cost Center.