Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Carlos G. Bolanos, Sheriff
Subject: FY 2018 State Homeland Security Grant Program
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing the Sheriff or the Sheriff's designee to:
A) Submit a grant application to the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for administration of the grant award to enhance the capabilities for local first responders in an amount not to exceed $2,700,000; and
B) Execute on behalf of the County of San Mateo all necessary applications, contracts, agreements, amendments, payment requests, and grant assurances for the purpose of securing and spending funds that may be awarded pursuant to this grant application, and implementing and carrying out the purposes specified in the grant application.
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BACKGROUND:
Since 2001, the San Mateo County Area Office of Emergency Services has applied for and received funding from the State Homeland Security Grant Program.
The State Homeland Security Grant Program is a core assistance program that provides funds to build capabilities at the state and local levels and to implement the goals and objectives included in the state preparedness report based on identified threats and hazards.
The FY 2018 State Homeland Security Program funds will be used to prevent terrorism and to prepare for threats and hazards that pose a risk to the security of the region and the nation.
DISCUSSION:
Changes in local, state, national, and international conditions have precipitated the need for reviewing, updating, and improving current preparedness, response, and recovery plans and procedures. Funding from the FY 2018 State Homeland Security Grant Program will be used to 1.) Continue support of the Northern California Regional Intelligence Center; 2.) Conduct three exercises, Silver Dragon, Emerald Endeavor, and Violent Intruder exercise...
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