DATE: December 14, 2021
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: David Luchini, RN, PHN, Director, Department of Public Health
SUBJECT: Retroactive Agreement with Cal OES
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
1. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive grant Application/Revenue Agreement, including Assurances, Certifications and Authorized Agent Form, with the State of California, Governor's Office of Emergency Services for the FY 2021 Homeland Security Grant Program, for the period of September 1, 2021 through May 31, 2024 ($1,081,477);
2. Retroactively approve and authorize the Director of Public Health's previous execution and submission of the grant award letter for the FY 2021 Homeland Security Grant Program;
3. Approve and authorize the Vice-Chairman to execute the Governing Body Resolution.
REPORT
There is no additional increase in Net County Costs associated with the recommended actions, which will allow for the submission and execution of the non-competitive retroactive grant application/revenue agreement with the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) for the FY 2021 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP). This is the first year in a non-competitive grant funding cycle. The County has received funding from Cal OES for the Homeland Security Program since 1999. The recommended agreement provides pass-through Federal grant funds to enhance terrorism and disaster response capabilities in Fresno County. The second recommended action is required as release of funding was dependent on Cal OES' receipt of the signed award letter within twenty days. The third recommended action is required to ensure the Chairman does not self-certify Cal OES' required forms. This item is countywide.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(s):
Should your Board not approve the recommended actions, the Department would not be able to provide pass-through funding to local agencies, which would result in a decreased level of local terrorism preparedness and resp...
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