Subject:
Title
Approval of the 2020-2021 Emergency Management Performance Grant agreement with the Florida Division of Emergency Management
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Fiscal Impact:
A not to exceed of $151,890 in revenue to Emergency Management; no General Fund impact
Dept/Office:
Emergency Management
Requested Action:
Recommendation
It is requested that the Board of County Commissioners approve, and authorize the Chair to execute, the 2020-2021 Emergency Management Performance Grant agreement with the Florida Division of Emergency Management. It is also requested that the Board authorize the County Manager or designee to submit and execute any additional changes, documents or budget actions, as well as any amendments to the grant contract, subject to approval by the County Attorney’s Office & Risk Management.
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Summary Explanation and Background:
The Florida Division of Emergency Management has allocated a not to exceed amount of $151,890 in grant funding from the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG). Upon the Florida Division of Emergency Management’s receipt of the Federal funds, Brevard County will be provided with these funds. A portion of these funds will be utilized to offset compensation and benefits costs for Emergency Management personnel, and the remaining funds will be utilized for operations and planning functions within Emergency Management. The funds are restricted by the grant agreement terms as to how they may be used.
Clerk to the Board Instructions:
Please provide memorandum and 2 one-sided copies of the agreement, signed by the Chair in blue ink, per FDEM requirements.