DATE:
October 8, 2024
02
TO:
Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT
Title
AUTHORIZE ACCEPTANCE OF 2023 URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE GRANT FUNDS AND ESTABLISH APPROPRIATIONS (DISTRICTS: ALL)
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OVERVIEW
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) focuses on regional governance, strategic planning, and collaboration to enhance preparedness and security. The UASI provides financial assistance to address the unique needs of high-threat, high-density urban areas in preventing, protecting against, mitigating, responding to, and recovering from threats or acts of terrorism. On September 12, 2023 (5), the Board of Supervisors (Board) adopted a resolution to authorize the Office of Emergency Services (OES) to submit grant applications related to disaster planning and support of emergency responders throughout the region, such as the UASI.
On May 14, 2024, OES was awarded $1,720,194 Fiscal Year 2023 UASI grant funds, passed through the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services, and sub-granted through the City of San Diego. OES is responsible for administering and distributing grant funds in the County for terrorism prevention, preparedness and response efforts. Accepting UASI grant funds will significantly bolster the region's ability to prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover from terrorist threats and catastrophic events by providing essential resources and support.
Today's actions request the Board to authorize the acceptance of $1,720,194 in UASI grant funds, establish appropriations in the Office of Emergency Services ($960,784) and the Department of Animal Services ($250,000). In addition, today's action includes a request to authorize the Director of the Office of Emergency Services, or designee, to sign all grant documents and any annual extensions, amendments, and/or revisions thereof that do not materially impact or alter the services or funding level.
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