Coversheet

Board Action Request
18-0522

Item Description:
Agmt 5047C8 with the MN Dept of Public Safety accepting funding for the Emergency Management Performance Grant Program, 01/01/18-12/31/18, $527,865 (recv)

Resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED, that Agreement 5047C8 with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety accepting funding for Emergency Management Performance Grant program during the period January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018 in the receivable amount of $527,865 be approved; that the Chair of the Board be authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the County; and that the Controller be authorized to accept and disburse funds as directed.


Background: Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) funds are allocated to the states by the United States Department of Homeland Security. The State of Minnesota, Department of Public Safety, Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) pass funding through to the counties for reimbursement of up to 50% of eligible emergency management personnel and administrative costs. The purpose of these funds is to maintain emergency management capability in all-hazards mitigation, planning, response and recovery. The county has received annual EMPG funds since the early 1970s. Current Request: This request is to accept funding for the EMPG Program for 2018 in the amount of $527,865 to be used as a 50% match for eligible emergency management program costs. Impacts/Outcomes: Approval of the EMPG Program contract will allow Hennepin County Emergency Management to apply for reimbursement of up to 50% of eligible personnel and administrative costs for the operation of the Emergency Management division.


Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval