Report Prepared by: Derek Parker, Fire Chief, Fire Department
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SUBJECT: Acceptance of Grant Award for a Maximum of $25,000 From CalOES Governor's Office of Emergency Services as the Administering Organization for the Listos California CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) Support Grant
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers accepting a grant award for a maximum of $25,000 from CalOES Governor's Office of Emergency Services as the administering organization for the Listos California CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) Support Grant.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Accepting grant funds up to a maximum of $25,000 from CalOES Governor's Office of Emergency Services as the administering organization for the Listos California CERT Support Grant; and,
B. Confirming and Authorizing the City Manager's execution of the contract/standard agreement, including any amendments, and other necessary documents pertaining to the life of the grant; and,
C. Increasing revenue in the amount of $25,000, and appropriating the same in Fund 1000-General Fund-Fire, and;
D. Authorizing the use of pooled cash to cover the appropriation until grant funds are reimbursed; and
E. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make the necessary budget adjustments.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by Staff; or,
2. Approve with modifications; or,
3. Refer to staff for reconsideration of specific items as requested by Council; or,
4. Continue to a future Council meeting; or,
5. Deny.
AUTHORITY
Municipal Code Section 200; Local Government Planning Support Grants Program pursuant to Chapter 3.1 of Health and Safety Code (Sections 50515.05; Chapter 159, Statutes of 2019).
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
This grant program aligns with the City Council's FY 2023/24 Goals and Priorities to continue enhanced community engagement.
DISCUSSION
Annually the State of California offers grants to support the Cal Listos program. Anchored at the Governor's Office of Emergency...
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