CC Resolution 2016-038RESOLUTION NO. 2016 - 038
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA
QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING APPLICATION AND
DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS/HER DESIGNEE
AS AUTHORIZED AGENT FOR THE STATE HOMELAND
SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM OFFERED BY THE
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND
ADMINISTERED BY THE CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF
EMERGENCY SERVICES
WHEREAS, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) annually offer the
State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSP) to local governments
administered by the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) through all
counties; and
WHEREAS, the Riverside County Emergency Management Department
(EMD) has requested that all jurisdictions apply for State Homeland Security
Grant Program assistance to further the State of California's (State) efforts to
prepare for natural and man-made disasters and terrorism related impacts to
our communities; and
WHEREAS, in furtherance of this authority Cal OES is required to
establish procedures governing the application, awarding, and management of
the grant; and
WHEREAS, Grant Application procedures require an Applicant's
governing body to authorize by resolution its approval for submittal of the
Grant Application, and the designation by job title of the individual
authorized to execute alL Grant documents on behalf of the City of La Quinta
(City); and
WHEREAS, if awarded, the City will enter into a Grant Agreement with
Riverside County and Cal DES for implementation of said Grant(s).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
La Quinta, California, as follows:
SECTION 1. Authorizes the submittal of application(s) to Riverside County EMD
for SHSP grants for which the City is eligible.
SECTION 2. The City Manager or City Manager's Designee as Applicant Agent is
hereby authorized and empowered to execute in the name of the City of Lo
Resolution No. 2016-D38
Emergency Management and Homeland Security Grant Application
Adopted: September 20,2016
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Quints all documents related to this grant, including but not limited to,
applications, agreements, amendments and requests for payment, necessary
to secure grant funds and implement the approved grant project.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta City
Council held on this 20t'day of September, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Franklin, Osborne, Pena, Radi, Mayor Evans
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
LINDA EVANS, Mayor
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
MONIKA RADE A, Deplildy City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
(CITY SEAL)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
WILLIAM H. IHRKE, City Attorney
City of Lo Quinta, California