CC Resolution 2021-037 EMPG & SHSP Grant AuthorizationRESOLUTION NO. 2021 – 037
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 Riverside County 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 EOS 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 adopted Resolution No. 2017-054 on October 17,
2017 and Resolution No. 2018-019 on May 1, 2018 to comply with each of the
above listed requirements by Cal EOS, respectively; and
WHEREAS, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services
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Emergency Management and Homeland Security Grant Programs Authorizations
Adopted: October 5, 2021
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requires that the City Council update Resolution Nos. 2017-054 and 2018-019
in order to be eligible to apply for and receive federal financial assistance
provided by the federal DHS and sub-granted through the State and the
County of Riverside EMD; and
WHEREAS, the City of La Quinta desires to continue to accept the SHSP
and EMPG grants for grant years 2020 through 2022; 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, as follows:
SECTION 1. Authorizes the submittal of application(s) to Riverside County
EMD for SHSP and EMPG grants for which the City is eligible.
SECTION 2. That 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. Resolution Nos. 2017-054 and 2018-019 are hereby repealed
and superseded by this resolution.
SECTION 4. That this authorization shall be in effect for the performance
periods associated with SHSP and EMPG fiscal years 2020, 2021 and 2022.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Quinta City Council held on this 5th day of October, 2021, by the following
vote:
AYES: Council Members Fitzpatrick, Peña, Radi, Sanchez, Mayor
Evans
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None