CC Resolution 2026-001 EMPG & SHSP Grant Authorization RESOLUTION NO. 2026 – 001
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 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;
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
Resolution No. 2026 – 001
Emergency Management Performance Grant and State Homeland Security Program Grant – Authorizations
Adopted: January 20, 2026
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EMPG grants, for grant years 2020 through 2022; and
Resolution No. 2022-035 adopted on October 4, 2022, for the SHSP and
EMPG grants, for grant years 2023 through 2025; and
WHEREAS, the Council must update the authorization granted via Resolution
No. 2022-035 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 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 2026 through 2029; 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, California, 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 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 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta
City Council held on this 20th day of January 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
Councilmembers Fitzpatrick, McGarrey, Peña, Sanchez, and Mayor Evans
None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Resolution No. 2026 -001
Emergency Management Performance Grant and State Homeland Security Program Grant -Authorizations
Adopted: January 20, 2026
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ATTEST:
MONIKA RADEVA, Clerk
City of La Quinta, Ca 1fornia
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
c;;tinh� LINDA EVANS, Mayor
City of La Quinta, California
(t,g-l{,,�� I fuc4-_y_ WILLIAM H. IHRKE, City Attorney ---------
City of La Quinta, California