CC Resolution 2022-035 EMPG & SHSP Grant AuthorizationRESOLUTION NO. 2022-035
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
PURPOSES OF OBTAINING FEDERAL FINANCIAL
ASSISTANCE PROVIDED BY THE FEDERAL
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND
SUB -GRANTED THROUGH THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA AND THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE
WHEREAS, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) annually
offers 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 DHS and Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) annually offer the Emergency Management Performance Grant
Program (EMPG) to local governments administered by the Cal OES through
all counties; and
WHEREAS, the County of Riverside Emergency Management
Department (EMD) has requested that all jurisdictions apply for SHSP Grant
assistance and EMPG 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 (Grant Application Procedures); 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, the City Council has previously adopted the following
resolutions to comply with each of the above listed requirements by Cal EOS:
• Resolution No. 2017-054 on October 17, 2017, for a period not to
exceed five (5) years from date of adoption (October 17, 2017
through 2022) for the SHSP grant;
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• Resolution No. 2018-019 adopted on May 1, 2018, for a period
not to exceed five (5) years from date of adoption (May 15, 2018
through 2023) for the EMPG grant;
• Resolution No. 2021-037 adopted on October 5, 2021, for the
SHSP and EMPG grants, for grant years 2020 through 2022; and
WHEREAS, the Council must update the authorization granted via
Resolution No. 2021-037 to comply with California Governor's Office of
Emergency Services requirements, in order for the City to be eligible to apply
for and receive federal financial assistance provided by the federal DHS and
sub -granted through the State and EMD; and
WHEREAS, the City of La Quinta desires to continue to accept the SHSP
and EMPG grants for grant years 2023 through 2025; and
WHEREAS, if awarded, the City will enter into a grant agreement with
County of Riverside EMD and Cal OES for implementation of said grant(s).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of La Quinta, as follows:
SECTION 1. Authorize the submittal of application(s) to County of
Riverside EMD for SHSP and EMPG grants for which the City is eligible.
SECTION 2. The City Manager or his/her designee are hereby authorized
to execute and submit for and on behalf of the City, a local government
established under the laws of the State of California, applications and other
related documents, including agreements amendments, extensions, and grant
award documents, for the purpose of obtaining federal financial assistance
provided by the federal DHS and sub -granted through the State of California.
SECTION 3. This authorization shall be in effect for the performance
periods associated with SHSP and EMPG fiscal years 2023, 2024 and 2025.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Quinta City Council held on this 4th day of October, 2022, by the following
vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Fitzpatrick, Pena, Radi, Sanchez, and
Mayor Evans
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NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
LINDA EVANS, Mayor
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
MONIKA RADEVA, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
WILLIAM H. IHRKE, City Attorney
City of La Quinta, California