COUNTY OF SAN MATEO

Inter-Departmental Correspondence

AREA OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES

DATE:

January 10, 2003

BOARD MEETING DATE:

January 28, 2003

TO:

Honorable Board of Supervisors

FROM:

Sheriff Don Horsley, OES Area Coordinator

SUBJECT:

Approval of the FEMA Supplemental Grant Emergency Operations Planning for the San Mateo Operational Area

Recommendation

Adopt a resolution authorizing:

1. The OES Area Coordinator to submit a grant application to the Governor's Office of Emergency Services through Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for administration of grant awards to supplement, modify, amend, or add emergency programs and annexes in the amount not to exceed $168,618.

2. The OES Area Coordinator or his designees to execute the grant agreement and any other documents required by and for the program described in the grant.

Background

FEMA is providing financial grants to each of the states for the FY 2002 FEMA Supplemental Grant Emergency Operations Planning through the Governor's Office of Emergency Services. To receive funding the San Mateo Operational Area is required to submit a complete application that, in part, includes a resolution from the governing board (San Mateo County Board of Supervisors). This grant program allows areas to update their Emergency Operation Plans (EOPs) or Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), attend training or workshops, develop plans related to community response programs, or contract for services to develop the above. The grant program is 100% funded requiring no matching funds.

Discussion

Changes in local, state, national and international conditions have precipitated the necessity for reviewing, updating and upgrading current preparedness, response, and recovery plans and procedures. This grant will allow jurisdictions to take advantage of funding to revise their plans and procedures, facilitate drafting of plans for community response group, and attending related training. San Mateo County Area Office of Emergency Services will serve as the administrator for the distribution to County cities and special districts.

County Counsel has reviewed and approved this report and resolution as to form.

Vision Alignment

The program keeps the commitment of responsive, effective, and collaborative government and goal number 22: County and local governments effectively communicate, collaborate and develop strategic approaches to issues affecting the entire County. The grant contributes to this commitment and goal by providing equipment to first responders of local communities and improves the response capabilities of individuals responding to biological, chemical, or radiological terrorism incidents.

Fiscal Impact

There is no impact on net County cost. The $168,618 grant will be utilized for the updating or upgrading of EOPs and SOPs, developing plans for citizen groups, and attending training and workshops. Much of the funding will be channeled to city and special district fire and police services throughout the county. Existing OES staff resources will be used to administer this grant program.