Broward County Commission Regular Meeting

A. MOTION TO RETROACTIVELY APPROVE subgrant agreement between Broward County and the Florida Division of Emergency Management in the amount of $115,806 to support Broward County's emergency management and preparedness program from July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019; authorize the mayor to execute the Agreement; and authorize the County Administrator to execute contracts, addenda, any amendments or revisions to the approved contracts; and to take the necessary administrative and budgetary actions for the implementation of the grant award; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.

ACTION:  (T-10:32 AM)  Approved. (Scrivener’s Error – See County Administrator’s Report: Currently reads: A.  MOTION TO RETROACTIVELY APPROVE... the County Administrator to execute contracts, addenda, any amendments or revisions to the approved  contracts... Should read:   A.   MOTION TO RETROACTIVELY APPROVE... the County Administrator to execute contracts, addenda, any amendments or revisions to the approved contracts subject to review of and approval by the Office of the County Attorney...

Summary Explanation/Background: Per County Attorney's Office, should be amended to include the following: "will be subject to review of and approval by the Office of the County Attorney.")

VOTE: 9-0.

B. MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution No. 2018-455 in the amount of $115,806 within the Emergency Management Grant Fund for the purpose of supporting Broward County's emergency management functions.

ACTION:  (T-10:32 AM)  Approved. 

VOTE: 9-0.

Board action is necessary to approve the Sub-grant Agreement and Unanticipated Revenue Resolution.

This action will continue to provide State funds to support Broward County’s emergency management functions.

REGIONAL EMERGENCY SERVICES AND COMMUNICATIONS AND THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIVISION RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTIONS.

Pursuant to Section 252.373, Florida Statutes and Rule Chapter 27P-19, Florida Administrative Code, the Florida Division of Emergency Management offers annual county base grant funding from the Emergency Management Preparedness and Assistance (EMPA) Trust Fund to assist counties with the implementation and administration of local emergency management programs, including planning and training activities as outlined in the EMPA Grant Scope of Work. Based on Fiscal Year 2018 legislative appropriations, Broward County’s State grant award this Fiscal Year is $115,806. The award must be expended by June 30, 2019. EMPA Program funds may be used for all day-to-day activities in support of the four phases of emergency management (preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation). The grant funding will be utilized to support two existing positions within the Emergency Management Division.

Tracy Jackson, Director, Regional Emergency Services and Communications, (954) 831-3908