TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Becky Craig - Acting County Executive Officer
REPORT BY: Sandra Hage - Staff Services Analyst II
SUBJECT: Budget Transfer to Increase Appropriations for FY20HSGP
RECOMMENDATION
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Risk and Emergency Services Manager requests approval of a Budget Transfer increasing appropriations in the Emergency Services Grants subdivision budget by $49,988 with offsetting revenues from federally funded 2020 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) re-budgeted from FY2021-22 for the purchase of cybersecurity software for the City of Napa and personal protective equipment for County Fire. (4/5 vote required)
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Since the 2020 Homeland Security Grant crosses the County's fiscal years, this accounting transaction needs to occur to ensure the funds are appropriated in FY22-23.
The Board previously approved acceptance of the federally funded FY2020 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) for the period of September 1, 2020 - May 31, 2023. This item increases expenditures in the Emergency Services Grants subdivision in the amount of $49,988.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact?
Yes
Is it currently budgeted?
No
Where is it budgeted?
Federally funded 2020 HSGP funds will reimburse the grant budget a maximum of $49,988 upon completion of the grant's performance period.
Is it Mandatory or Discretionary?
Discretionary
Discretionary Justification:
The purchase of equipment and services associated with the Emergency Operations Center will enable County first responders to better communicate and respond to a disaster or other critical incident and will greatly enhance its ability to coordinate response to catastrophic events.
Is the general fund affected?
Yes
Future fiscal impact:
None
Consequences if not approved:
The lack of interoperability would continue to burden first responders and the County's Emergency Operations Center would not have access to technologies and equipment capable of making smooth coordination ...
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