Subject:
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Grant Agreement for Emergency Management Preparedness and Assistance funding to maintain emergency management plans and programs.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval and execution by the County Administrator of Grant Agreement No. A0466 with the State of Florida Division of Emergency Management.
• Execution of the original Grant Agreement No. A0466
• No prior Board actions have taken place.
• This agreement awards grant funds in the amount of $105,806.00 for salaries and benefits related to Emergency Management programs.
• A dollar-for-dollar match of non-federal funds is required in the amount of $105,806.00.
• Both grant award funds and the County’s non-federal dollar match of $105,806.00 are included in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 estimate and the FY25 Proposed Budget within the General Fund of the Emergency Management Department.
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Strategic Plan:
Ensure Public Health, Safety and Welfare
2.1 Provide planning, coordination, prevention and protective services to ensure a safe and secure community.
Summary:
This annual grant is known as the Emergency Management Preparedness and Assistance Grant (EMPA) Base Grant. Acceptance of the grant agreement provides Pinellas County with up to $105,806.00 for eligible expenses through a grant award from the State of Florida for funding emergency management plans and programs.
Prior Base Grant Awards under the EMPA have paid portions of Emergency Management staff salaries and benefits for planning and preparing to disaster events. This grant does not include response activities.
The term of this contract is July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, to coincide with the State’s fiscal year.
Background/Explanation:
The intent of the Emergency Management Preparedness and Assistance Grant (EMPA) is to provide state funds to assist local governments in preparing for all hazards as authorized by section 252.373, Florida Statutes.
EMPA shall be awarded to a county for the use and benefit of the County Emergency Management Agency.
Pinellas County will receive quarterly reimbursement for allowable expenses up to the grant award amount. The grant has quarterly deliverable requirements related to performance and preparedness activities for emergency planning.
Fiscal Impact:
The scope of work provides Pinellas County with $105,806.00 grant funds for eligible reimbursable expenses. A dollar-for-dollar match of non-federal funds is required in the amount of $105,806.00.
Grant Award funds and the County’s non-federal dollar match of $105,806.00 are included in the FY24 Estimate and the FY25 Proposed Budget within the Emergency Management Department.
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the County Administrator to sign this Grant Agreement No. A0466 is granted under Code Section 2-62(a)(2).
Staff Member Responsible:
Cathie Perkins, Director of Emergency Management
Partners:
Florida Division of Emergency Management
Attachments:
Agreement.2024-25EMPA.PinellasCo.A0466