To: Board of Supervisors
From: Sheriff
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Governing Body Resolution for the Statewide Flood Emergency Response (ER) Grant
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Authorize the Chair to sign the Governing Body Resolution for the Statewide Flood ER Grant and direct the Clerk of the Board to certify; and
2. Direct the Clerk of the Board to return a signed and certified copy of the above-named resolution to the Sheriff’s Office, Attn: Ryan Derby, for immediate submission to the California Department of Water Resources.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
California Department of Water Resources
DISCUSSION:
The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) provides funding assistance to counties to support flood response and planning efforts at the local level. Approval of the attached resolution will allow the Sheriff’s Office to apply for the Statewide Flood Emergency Response (ER) grant.
This grant will support an update to the County’s Flood Contingency Plan, as well as fund the development of a Levee Safety Plan, and will purchase flood fight materials and emergency lighting for flood and/or levee failure response. Additional projects associated with this grant opportunity will involve training community partners on the updated and newly created plans, as well as providing levee assessment and safety training to local public safety personnel and levee maintenance agencies.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
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Expenditures (1100, 274) |
FY24-25 Projected* |
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Budgeted Expenses |
189,000 |
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Additional Appropriation Requested |
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Total Expenditures |
189,000 |
*Projected amounts are estimates and are subject to change.
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Funding Sources (1100,274) |
FY24-25 Projected* |
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General Fund |
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State/Federal Funds |
189,000 |
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Total Funding Sources |
189,000 |
*Projected amounts are estimates and are subject to change.
Narrative Explanation of Financial Impact:
If awarded, this grant will provide up to $189,000 to the County of Humboldt in Fund 1100, Budget Unit 274 - Office of Emergency Services for flood emergency planning, training, and response activities in Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25. This grant opportunity has no local funding match requirement. If awarded, the Sheriff’s Office will return to your Board with a supplemental budget request.
STAFFING IMPACT:
N/A
STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK:
This action supports the following areas of your Board’s Strategic Plan.
Area of Focus: Safe & Healthy Communities
Strategic Plan Category: 1009 - Expand county infrastructure resilience
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
Humboldt County Public Works Department
California Department of Water Resources
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Board could choose not to sign the Governing Body Resolution, however, this is not recommended as it will jeopardize funding to update critical emergency response plans and provide safety and awareness training to responders.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Governing Body Resolution for the Statewide Flood Emergency Response (ER) Grant
PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:
Board Order No.: N/A
Meeting of: N/A
File No.: N/A