TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THRU: Tom Kisela, City Manager
FROM: Sean deMetropolis, Fire Chief
1. SUBJECT
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Authorization for designated City personnel to execute documents for federal financial assistance for the Department of Homeland Security's Emergency Management Performance Grant program for Fiscal Years 2023, 2024, and 2025. Resolution No. 11592.
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2. SUMMARY
Adoption of proposed Resolution No. 11592 authorizes designated city officials to take necessary actions to secure and manage federal financial assistance from the Department of Homeland Security's Emergency Management Performance Grant program for Fiscal Year 2023-2025. This expedites the receipt of grant funds crucial for the City's Emergency Management Program including but not limited to, Emergency Operations Center supplies, emergency food, sheltering equipment, and more.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
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Adopt Resolution No.11592. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange authorizing the execution of documents for federal financial assistance for the emergency management performance grant program for Fiscal Year 2023, Fiscal Year 2024, and Fiscal Year 2025.
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4. FISCAL IMPACT
None.
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Goal 1: Maintain Strong Emergency and Safety Services
a: Improve Emergency Response Infrastructure.
6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
The City of Orange has been awarded funding through the State of California from the Department of Homeland Security's Emergency Management Performance Grant program for Fiscal Years 2023, 2024, and 2025. To efficiently access and administer these funds, a Governing Body Resolution (GRB) is required to authorize specific city officials to undertake necessary actions, including the signing of grant agreements and related documents. The attached GBR titles, Fire Chief, Police Chief, and Assistant City Manager, as individuals empowered to execute these actions on behalf of the City. Securing this grant...
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