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Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a grant agreement from the State of Florida, Division of Emergency Management in acceptance of $110,753 for the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) award; and authorize the County Manager and his designee(s) to approve grant documents and further contract amendments for this grant. Countywide (Lorie Bailey Brown, CFO/Resource Management Director) Requesting Department - Emergency Management.
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Division:
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Resource Management - Grants Administration
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Authorized By:
Lorie Bailey Brown, CFO/Resource Management Director
Contact/Phone Number:
George Woodring/407-665-7168
Background:
The Florida Division of Emergency Management has provided a Federally Funded Subaward for the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) to enhance local governments’ emergency management capabilities. EMPG FY2024/2025 allocation is $110,753 for the period beginning October 1, 2024 and ending September 30, 2025. The funds will be utilized by the Emergency Operation Center to enhance and sustain Emergency Management operations, training, and equipment related to emergency prevention, protection, response, recovery, and mitigation efforts.
The funding is an annual cost reimbursement grant that requires a 100% match from the current Emergency Management budget. The grant was included in the FY25 budget.
Requested Action:
Staff requests the Board approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a grant agreement from the State of Florida, Division of Emergency Management in acceptance of $110,753 for the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) award; and authorize the County Manager and his designee(s) to approve grant documents and further contract amendments for this grant.