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State-Funded Grant Agreement With State Division of Emergency Management for FY 2024 Emergency Management Preparedness Assistance Grant and Associated Budget Resolution
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BRIEF OVERVIEW
The purpose 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. Funds shall be allocated to implement and administer county emergency management programs.
Hernando County has been awarded $105,806.00 to fund the following allowable expenditures:
• Information Technology improvements, including hardware, computers, and integrated laptops and computers for the Emergency Operations Center; and additional technological equipment and supplies including docking stations and power decks
• Memberships and Dues for Professional Organizations
• Supplies and Materials for the Emergency Operations Center
• Training Costs, including program development and delivery, and workshop attendance
The period of performance for this grant award is July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The attached budget resolution is for an increase of $105,806.00 in accounts:
Revenues:
Fund: 0011 - General Fund, Department: 32041 - EMG-EMPA GRT 31.063, Account: 3342041 - ST Grant-EMPA 31.063 for $105,806.
Expenses:
Fund: 0011 - General Fund, Department: 32041 - EMG-EMPA GRT 31.063, Account: 5303401 - Contracted Services for $25,000.
Fund: 0011 - General Fund, Department: 32041 - EMG-EMPA GRT 31.063, Account: 5304001 - Travel & Per Diem for $6,000.
Fund: 0011 - General Fund, Department: 32041 - EMG-EMPA GRT 31.063, Account: 5304101 - Comm Svc, Devices, accessories for $2,000.
Fund: 0011 - General Fund, Department: 32041 - EMG-EMPA GRT 31.063, Account: 5305101 - Office supplies for $5,000.
Fund: 0011 - General Fund, Department: 32041 - EMG-EMPA GRT 31.063, Account: 5305274 - Uncap Equipment - Tech for $20,000.
Fund: 0011 - General Fund, Department: 32041 - EMG-EMPA GRT 31.063, Account: 5305201 - Operating supplies for $40,806.
Fund: 0011 - General Fund, Department: 32041 - EMG-EMPA GRT 31.063, Account: 5305402 - Dues & memberships for $1,000.
Fund: 0011 - General Fund, Department: 32041 - EMG-EMPA GRT 31.063, Account: 5305506 - Education training & tuition for $6,000.
LEGAL NOTE
Board is authorized to act on this item pursuant to Chapter 125, Florida Statutes.
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Board approve and authorize the Chairperson’s signature on the attached State-Funded Grant Agreement No. A0464 for FY 2024 Emergency Preparedness and Assistance Grant and associated budget resolution.