Agenda Item Name:
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Emergency Management Performance Grant - American Rescue Plan Act (EMPG-ARPA) Agreement
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Presenter:
Harold Theus, Chief 352-384-3101
Description:
2021-2022 Federally Funded Emergency Management Performance Grant - American Rescue Plan Act (EMPG-ARPA) Agreement
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approve the 2021-2022 Federally Funded Subgrant Emergency Management Performance Grant - American Rescue Plan Act (EMPG-ARPA) Agreement (2 copies), Adopt the Resolution and authorize the chair to sign such, and Approve the Budget Amendment (2022-1235), and authorize an Interfund Loan not to exceed $13,926.00
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Prior Board Motions:
N/A
Fiscal Consideration:
Fiscal Consideration
The EMPG grant is a reimbursement grant that will require an interfund loan for cash flow purposes for an amount not to exceed $13,926.00. This grant will allow for an additonal $13,926.00 in grant revenue that will be expensed for enhancements to the Alachua County Emergency Management Office. Account 231.00.0064.525.52.00, project number 2225402
EMPG-ARPA agreement requires a dollar for dollar match for the totaling award amount. Sufficient budget is available in general fund (001.54.5430.525.52.00) to cover the match requirement
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Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services
Background:
The Florida Department of Emergency Management (FDEM) has forwarded the agreement to Alachua County for the State’s 2021-2022 Emergency Management Performance Grant - American Rescue Plan Act (EMPG-ARPA). The EMPG-ARPA Program contributes to the implementation of the National Preparedness System by supporting the building, sustaining, and delivery of core capabilities. The intent of the EMPG-ARPA Grant Agreement is to provide each county with the means to successfully manage and operate an Emergency Management Program by enhancing county emergency management plans and programs that are consistent with the State and Local Comprehensive Emergency Management Plans and Chapter 252, Florida Statutes. Period of agreement will follow State Fiscal Year with an ending date of June 30, 2022.
The Emergency Management Section has been a recipient of both the State and Federal grants since the programs were created. These grants represent approximately 40% of Emergency Management’s annual operating funds. The remainder is provided by the Board of County Commission General Fund. This additional EMPG-ARPA grant will provide funding to purchase enhancements for the Alachua County Emergency Management Office to improve functionality during activations.