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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 03-06-2001-5b~~ ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: March 6, 2001 Action Agenda Item No. 5- b SUBJECT: Emergency Management Grant DEPARTMENT: Emergency Management PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No ATTACHMENT(S): Resolution Grant Package INFORMATION CONTACT: Nick Waters, ext 3030 TELEPHONE NUMBERS: Hillsborough 732-8181 Chapel Hill 968-4501 Durham 688-7331 Mebane 336-227-2031 PURPOSE: To adopt a resolution accepting a grant from the~State Emergency Management Agency to help support the county program. BACKGROUND: The State provides grants to local governments to help support the local emergency management programs. The grant is based on the county population and a share of the program cost. Counties with over 200,000 population are eligible fora 100% matching cost based on certain emergency management functions. Counties with less than 200,000 population are eligible fora 50% match. The grants are awarded each year and may vary depending on the federal funding available. StafF pursued applying for the grant as part of the budget process last year and was awarded a grant in the amount of $ 20,334. The grant applied for this year is expected to provide approximately the same amount. The final amount will be determined after the State receives all the applications. A copy of the grant package is attached along with a proposed resolution far Board consideration. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The grant provides funding to offset administrative costs of Emergency Management in Orange County. The Budget OfFce will provide a budget amendment at a future meeting to budget far the receipt of the grant. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board adopt the attached resolution accepting the grant and authorize the Manager to sign the grant award. ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT GRANT FUNDS FROM STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO SUPPORT ORANGE COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM WHEREAS, the State of North Carolina Emergency Management Agency provides annual grants to support and bolster efforts of local government emergency management programs; and, WHEREAS, Orange County received $20,334 last year as part of this grant program and expects to receive a similar amount during the grant cycle for this year; and, WHEREAS, funds received from this grant program support various administrative activities of Orange County Emergency Management and contribute significantly to safeguarding the public safety and welfare of Orange County citizens; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Orange County Board of Commissioners does hereby accept the emergency management grant from the State of North Carolina Emergency Management Agency for the support of operations and services provided by Orange County Emergency Management. This the 6ti" day of March, 2001. FUNDING ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Federal funds administrated tlirouah the State are available to local governments to assist in the cost of developing and maintaining a "Comprehensive Emergency Management" program. To become eligible for these funds, the following criteria must be adhered to: Continued EMUP funding is contingent upon completion of all zooo EMGP funding requirements; 2. Every participant mast be established as an Emergency Management agency by appropriate or county resolution/ordinance; 3. The ccurdinator must have afull-time or part-time (at least 50%) Emergent; Program manager; 4. The political subdivision.must have a current Emergency Operations Plan; `. Employees must be c.~,v~red by an approved Pay Plan. However, tue Coordinator may be exempt from this requirement; 6. Tire political subdivision must have an acceptable local travel regulation plan or ?ccept the Sate travel regulations; The political subdivision must have an annual submission consisting of a Fniarciai App;~cation (EM Form 66) and a Staffing Pattern (FEIVTA Forr,7 85-17); Tite pulitiCtu suhdi~~ision must have an approved Federal/Staie/Loc;al EMGP Agree~nenc (EM Form 66A); and 4 NORTH CAROLINA LOCAL GOVERNMENT APPLICATION FOR FUNDING SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS FOR EM FORM 66 1.1-1.4 Type or print the official legal title of the EM agency, address, city, and zip code. _ Enter the current population for year-round residents and seasonal residents (if applicable). 2.1 Type or print clearly the name of the local EM Program Manager and other EM staff byname and title. NOTE: Must be the same title as on Position Description and Staffing Pattern. 7.2 Emergency Management Director/Coordinator will enter the percent of time devoted to only Emergency Management activities (i.e., 25% 50%, 75%, 100%). Enter the percent of time devoted to Emergency Management activities for each staff member (i.e. 25%,SO%v, 100%). Enter total annual salary as of July 1, 2000. (Round to the nearest dollar) NOTE: "Total Annual Salarv" is the amount you need to submit. Percentage(s) will be calculated by the State Office 3.2 Enter total annual payments for social security. retirement, insurance and unemployment. 3.3 Enter total annual expenses for subsistence and transportation as it pertains to the Emergency M.ana4~er.~ent Uffi~e and per:;annel. (Round to tl-,e nearest dollar) 3.~ Enter total annual exp ernes far each line item listed. NOTE: The total should only include. (3.4) All OthE; a;~c' ilot Travel (3.3). 4.1 For State Use Only. 2 NORTH CAROLINA GOVERNMENT APPLICATION FOR FUNDING GUIDANCE FOR EM FORM 66 3.4 ALL OTHER: Administrative Expenses Category = All other allowable expenses are those which are required for the day-to-day operations of the emergency management office. RENT (Building or Space) ALLOWABLE • Rent of building or space occupied by emergency management personnel. UNALLOWABLE • Rent for buildings or spact which was constructe3, in part or wholly, with Federal funds. • Rent for space occupied by employees assigned. from other State or local governments (full-time orpart-time). RENTAL (Motox Vehicles) • Rent for Temporary possession or use of mcLar vehicles utilized S~7LEI" on the Administration of Emergency Management Pro dram. 5 • "~%ehir--its must be rented from ai: estabi:ai~e~? firm reg::.arl;~ cj~Qabed in the business of r~ntinb. raymetiis must ~e ir_ 4:.cordance with the terrn~ ~f a w tten contract. UNALLOWABLE • EXPENDITURES FOR THE PURCHASE OF VEHICLES. 3 6 DAY - TO -DAY OPERATIONAL EXPENSES • Items allowable far the day-to-day operations of the Emergency Management Office are: postage, office supplies, telephone service, utilities; janitorial/custodial services are allowable, however, limited to pro rata shame of the cost if shared. OTHERS (Specify) • Administrative Office Equipment Purchase and repair of Administrative Office Equipment and furniture (limited to cast of office machines, equipment and furniture required) for administration and operations of the Emergency Management Office. • Automated Data Processing (ADF; Equipment and Software Contribution for ADP equipment and software are limned tr the pro rata share of the ADP equipment which supports to emergency management activitie~•. Purchase or rental of ADP e ui ment must have rior a royal of the FEMA Regional Directors. Refer to CPG 1-3 (Dated 8/92), Chapter 15 for additional infornation. • Mobile and Portable Communications Equipment Federal contributions for mobile and portable communications equipment are limited to costs of equipment for day-to-day emergency management business for emergency management r~rso~ir~el (person,7e1 must occupy posit.:;n~ Fisted ;.;: FE'?~~e approved staffing pattern). • Liability Insurance costs for Emergenc~> Managem~:nt a~irn:nistrative facilities, vehicles, or equipment. Please refer to CPG 1-3 Dated 8/92 . Cha ter 2. Paraara h 2-15 for further details on Allowable and Unallowable Costs. 4 NORTH CAROLINA LOCAL GOVERNMENT APPLICATION FOR FUNDING 1.1 Official Agency Name: Orange County Emergency Management 1.2 Address:. PO Box 8181, Hillsborough, NC 27278 1914 New Hope Church Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 1.3 Population: Year-round 108,752 1.4 Fopulation: 5easonal(if applicable): LOCAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT STAFF BUDGET 2.1 Indicate actual percent of time devoted to Emergency Management activities. Please do not include EMS, 9-1-1, Fire Marshal, Safety activities, etc. 2.2 Time 3.1 Salary 3.2 Benefits EM Program Manager (Name) Nick Waters 25 77,639 13,918 Other Staff (Name -Title) a. Deputy Director /Fire Marshal Mike Tapp 20 51,272 7,421 b. Deputy Director /Communications Gwen Snowden 20 50,335 11,402 c. Deputy Director /EMS Kent McKenzie 20 47,666 11,059 d. Administrative Assistant II Tammy Comar 15 28,552 6,820 NORTH CAROLINA LOCAL GOVERNMENT APPLICATION FOR FUNDING (Continued) OPERATING EXPENSES 3.3 Travel: 4.1 _ .FOR<STATE USE ONLY _,. ~, Subsistence & Transportation $2,000 Approv Salary Benefits Total I Coord. 3.4 All Other: I Rental I I Postage OfFce Supplies Telephone Utilities 400 150 200 300 150 Other (Specify) Total 3.4* 1,200 *Does NOT include amount shown in 3.3 (Travel) EM Form 66 (Rev. 01/01) a. b. C. d. Travel All Other Total A: Coord. a. b. c. d. Travel All Other Total TOTAL ALLOCATION $ Verification of percent of times devoted to Emergency Management Activities. Signature of Area Coordinator 6 INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING EM FORM 66A (EMERGENCE.' MANAGEMENT GRANT PROGRAM (EMGP) AGREEMENT RESULTS LIST) The State and Federal required activities aze listed on EM Form 66A (Federal/State/EMGP Agreement Results ll5t). It is important that the Finance Officer acid the local Chief Executive Officer have information and knowledge of the local EM program and the financial status of the local EM Agency. By coordinating the prob am emphasis with your county officials, the State's "Comprehensive Emergency Management Criteria" and the State and Fed?gal required activities, your partnership agreement should serve as a master plan for the year's activities. The EMGP Activities Results list requires the signature of the local EM Coordinator, the local Finance Offir;,•r, and the Chief Executive Officer (the last may be the same individual). Your EMGP for FY'200i will be monitored quarterly by your Area Coordinator. Specific quarters will not be assigned for FY'"?001 work. This enables added flexibility, in the planning and execution of your objectives. REPORTII\TG EMGP Reports are required. These reports serve a vital role in the evaluation of your agency's performance in the completion of scheduled activities. and in the preparation of reports the State must provide to FEMA. ~~ our r_ eports will be made b our Area Coordinator after uarterl consultations no later than 10 davs following the end of eat[, ;quarter. Each report (after the initial report) will incorporate and supercede the prior report. The Division does recognize that circumstances may prevent the accomplishment of a scheduled activity. All request for revisions (rescheduling or substitution of an equivalent activitvl must be,iustified in_writine to the Director of Emer~enc~~ Management,, throutrh the a ro riate Branch Manager. 9 7 10 FEDERAL/STATE/LOCAL FYZ001 EMGP AGREEMENT AGENCY: Orange County Emergency Management This is to certify that the above names agency agrees to successfully complete the activities below in full partnership with the North Cazolina Division of Emergency Management and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The appropriate Branch Manager and/or Area Coordinator will review the progress of this agreement quarterly with the local Emergency Management Coardinator. This report will also be the basis for continued funding during this f scal year. Please list in priority the Emergency Management activities you will work on or complete this fiscal year. However, as outlined in the Department of Crime Control and Public Safety's Strategic Plan, you are requested to complete the following activity: 2001.1 Formulate/Complete your County Capability Assessment of Readiness (CAR) tool. Completion of this assessment toll will provide you more insight as to which local emergency programs to implement that will enhance local capabilities for delivering pre and post disaster services. EM Form 66A (Rev. O1/O1) Assistance for the Division of Emergency Management or the Federal Emergency Management Agency to Complete this agreement will be made available to encourage each jurisdiction to participate in a Comprehensive Emergency Management program. Signature of Local Finance Officer Signature of Local Chief Executive Officer EM FORM 66a (Rev. O1/O1) 9