SUBJECT
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SHERIFF - ADOPT A RESOLUTION IN THIS YEAR AND SUBSEQUENT YEARS FOR THE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE SAN DIEGO LAW ENFORCEMENT COORDINATION CENTER (DISTRICTS: ALL)
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OVERVIEW
The Sheriff Department’s ability to provide the highest quality public safety services is enhanced by the receipt of funding from the United States Department of Homeland Security’s Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP).
On August 7, 2012 (4), the Board of Supervisors (Board) authorized the Sheriff to apply for and accept HSGP funds on behalf of the San Diego Law Enforcement Coordination Center (SD-LECC) in subsequent years if there are no material changes to the grant terms and funding levels. On February 14, 2017 (1), the Board authorized the Sheriff, or designee, to apply for and accept HSGP grant funds in subsequent years, and to review and execute all required HSGP grant and grant-related documents that do not materially impact or alter the services or funding level.
The Sheriff applied for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 HSGP grant and was awarded $2,047,500 from the DHS passed through the California Office of Emergency Services for the SDLECC. The total grant includes FY2021 State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) ($365,450) and Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) ($1,682,050) for the SD-LECC for the project period September 1, 2021 through May 31, 2024. This is a request to the Board to adopt a governing body resolution authorizing in this and subsequent years, the Sheriff and designated Sheriff's Department personnel to execute any actions necessary for the purposes of the Homeland Security Grant Program comprised of the SHSP and UASI grant programs for the SD-LECC.
RECOMMENDATION(S)
SHERIFF
Adopt a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO RELATING TO THE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM (SHSP) AND URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE (UASI).
EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT
The San Diego Law Enforcement Coordination Center’s (SD-LECC's) mission is to protect the people and infrastructure of San Diego and Imperial Counties from criminal activity, terrorism, and potential hazards by effective information sharing and timely/relevant analysis and dissemination of intelligence to local, state, tribal, and federal partners. The SD-LECC is staffed by grant funded positions as well as law enforcement agency members who are assigned to task forces at the SD-LECC. The grants received from the United States Department of Homeland Security are necessary for the provision of the SD-LECC's services which enhance overall public safety in both San Diego and Imperial Counties. Public safety includes engagement, involvement, and connection to the communities.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this recommendation. There will be no change in net General Fund cost and no additional staff years.
BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT
N/A
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ADVISORY BOARD STATEMENT
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BACKGROUND
Since 2008, the Sheriff’s Department has been authorized by the Board of Supervisors (Board) and the San Diego Law Enforcement Coordination Center (SD-LECC) Executive Board to administer Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) funds on behalf of the SD-LECC since it is not a legal entity and cannot apply for and accept grant funds. On August 7, 2012 (4), the Board authorized the Sheriff to apply for and accept HSGP funds passed through the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) on behalf of the SD-LECC in subsequent years provided there are no material changes to the grant terms and funding levels.
This is a request to adopt a governing body resolution authorizing in this and subsequent years, the Sheriff, San Diego County, and the following San Diego County Sheriff's Department personnel: Undersheriff; Assistant Sheriff, Law Enforcement Services Bureau (LESB); Commander (LESB); Executive Director, Management Services Bureau (MSB); Chief Finance Officer (MSB); and, Captain assigned to the SD-LECC, to execute any actions necessary for the purpose of obtaining federal financial assistance from the United States Department of Homeland Security, and sub-granted to Cal OES for the Homeland Security Grant Program comprised of the State Homeland Security Program and Urban Areas Security Initiative.
If approved, there is no fiscal impact associated with this recommendation and there will be no change in net General Fund cost and no additional staff years.
LINKAGE TO THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO STRATEGIC PLAN
Today’s proposed action supports the Community, Equity, and Justice Initiatives of the County of San Diego’s 2022-2027 Strategic Plan by providing grant funds that support vital public safety services to the residents of San Diego and Imperial Counties.
Respectfully submitted,
ANTHONY C. RAY
Sheriff
ATTACHMENT
ATTACHMENT A - A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO RELATING TO THE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM (SHSP) AND THE URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE (UASI)