CC Resolution 2017-054 EMPG & SHSP Grant AuthorizationRESOLUTION NO. 2017 - 054
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 PROGRAM GRANT 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 Program (SHSP) Grant 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
Program Grant 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 OES 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 La
Resolution No. 2017-054
Emergency Management and Homeland Security Grant Application
Adopted: October 17, 2017
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Quinta 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.
SECTION 3. This authorization is effective for October 17, 2017 through October
17, 2022; time period not to exceed five (5) years from date of adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta City
Council held on this 17th day of October, 2017, by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Fitzpatrick, Pena, Radi, Sanchez, Mayor Evans
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
LINDA EVANS, Mayor
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
SUSAN MAYSELS, City Cl
City of La Quinta, California
(CITY SEAL)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
WILLIAM H. IHRKE, City Attorney
City of La Quinta, California