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
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Is there a Fiscal Impact? |
Yes |
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Is it currently budgeted? |
No |
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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. |
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Is it Mandatory or Discretionary? |
Discretionary |
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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. |
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Is the general fund affected? |
Yes |
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Future fiscal impact: |
None |
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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 of operational resources a reality. |
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County Strategic Plan pillar addressed: |
Healthy, Safe, and Welcoming Place to Live, Work, and Visit |
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The proposed action is not a project as defined by 14 California Code Regulations 15378 (State CEQA Guidelines) and therefore, CEQA is not applicable.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
This item increases expenditures in the Emergency Services Grants sub-division in the amount of $49,988. This amount is the remaining balance of the 2020 Homeland Security Grant (HSGP) to be carried over from Fiscal Year 2021-22.
As required in the State of California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) FY2020 HSGP, the proposed expenditure plan was developed in consultation with the Approval Authority Body (“Gang of 5”) composed of the Napa County Sheriff, the County Public Health Officer, the County Fire Chief, the City of Napa Fire Chief and the City of Napa Police Chief. A summary of the plan projects are enumerated here:
- Cybersecurity Enhancement Project: $25,000
- Ballistic Protection Vests for Firefighters: $17,648
- Grant Management and Administration: $7,340
The grant terms require the County to purchase the equipment and services prior to receiving reimbursement from the grant funds. Therefore, approval of the budget adjustment in the amount of $49,988 is requested.