CC Resolution 2018-019 EMPG & SHSP Grant AuthorizationRESOLUTION NO. 2018 - 019
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 EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE GRANT PROGRAM OFFERED
BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY & FEMA
AND ADMINISTERED BY THE CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF
EMERGENCY SERVICES
WHEREAS, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) & FEMA annually
offer the Emergency Management Performance Grant Program (EMPG) 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 Emergency Management
Performance 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 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 EMPG 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
Quints all documents related to this grant, including but not limited to,
Resolution No. 2018-019
Emergency Management and Homeland Security Grant Application
Adopted: May 1, 2018
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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 May 15, 2018 through May 15, 2023;
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 1St day of May, 2018, by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Fitzpatrick, Pena, Radi, Sanchez, Mayor Evans
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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LIN A EVANS, Mayor
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
PAM NIETO, Deputy City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
(CITY SEAL)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
WILLIAM H. IHRKE, City Attorney
City of La Quinta, California