HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 18599: ACCEPT THE FY 2014 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE GRANT Memorandum
To: John A. Comeaux, P.E., Interim City Manager
From: Mark Blanton, Chief of Police
Date: September 23, 2014
Re: Proposed Resolution No.18599
RECOMMENDATION:
The Police Department recommends that the City Council adopt Proposed Resolution
18599, authorizing the City Manager to accept the FY 2014 Emergency Management
Performance Grant award of$37,576.83.
BACKGROUND:
The Emergency Management Performance Grant Program provides federal funding to
assist state and local governments in developing and carrying out emergency
management programs. Grant funding also encourages improvement of mitigation,
preparedness, response, and recovery capabilities for all hazards, and also to support local
comprehensive emergency management programs.
BUDGETARY/FISCAL EFFECT:
None.
STAFFING/EMPLOYEE EFFECT:
None.
SUMMARY:
The Police Department recommends that the City Council adopt Proposed Resolution
18599, authorizing the City Manager to accept the FY 2014 Emergency Management
Performance Grant award of $37,576.83, to assist state and local governments in
developing and carrying out emergency management programs.
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P.R. No. 18599
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
ACCEPT THE FY 2014 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
PERFORMANCE GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $37,576.83
WHEREAS, the Emergency Management Performance Grant Program provides
federal funding to assist state and local governments in developing and carrying out
emergency management programs; and
WHEREAS, Emergency Management Performance Grant funds are used to
support local comprehensive emergency management programs; and
WHEREAS, grant funding also encourages improvement of mitigation,
preparedness, response, and recovery capabilities for all hazards.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR:
Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct.
Section 2. That the City of Port Arthur hereby authorizes the City Manager to
accept the FY 2014 Emergency Management Performance Grant award of$37,576.83, as
outlined in Exhibit"A".
Section 3. That this grant award will be used to support local comprehensive
emergency management programs to improve mitigation, preparedness, response, and
recovery capabilities for all hazards.
Section 4. That a copy of the Resolution be spread upon the minutes of the
City Council.
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this day of
A.D., 2014, at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas,
by the following vote: AYES:
Mayor:
Councilmembers:
NOES:
Debris Prince, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard, City Secretary
AP OVA D AS TO FORM:
al TizTo, City orney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
John A. Comeaux, P.E.,
Interim City Manager
Exhibit "A"
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
TEXAS DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (TDEM)
NOTICE OF SUBRECIPIENT GRANT AWARD
Program Title: FY 2014 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG)
DHS Instrument Number: 2014-EP-00011
TDEM Grant Number: 14TX-EMPG-0396
Administered By: Texas Department of Public Safety
Texas Division of Emergency Management
P.O. Box 4087
Austin,Texas 78773-0220
SubRecipient: City of Port Arthur
P.O.Box 1089
Port Arthur,TX 77641-1089
Amount of Grant: $37,576.83
Period of Grant: •October 1, 2013 to March 31, 2015
The period of grant reflects a six(6) month PROGRAMMATIC extension to complete and close
out your FY 14 EMPG grant year. Signing Acceptance of this document means that you accept
and will comply with all requirements listed in the attached FY 2014 Terms and Conditions.
AGENCY APPROVALS-- GRANT ACCEPTANCE
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Authorized Signature Required
W. Nim Kidd,CEM Printed Name/Title:
Assistant Director
Texas Department of Public Safety
Chief
Texas Divisi n o-Emergency Management
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llli Return Signed Copy of This Page within 45 days to:
Texas Department of Public Safety
Texas Division of Emergency Management
Attention: Heather Baxter,Office of Management and Budget
P.O.Box 4087
OMB MSC 0229
Austin,TX 78773-0220