HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 12-028 Authorizing Execution of 2011 EMPG AgreementRESOLUTION NO. 12-028
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA AND THE CITY OF SARATOGA
GRANTING PROGRAM FUNDS FOR THE
2011 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE GRANT
WHEREAS, the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) is one of several Homeland
Security grants issued by Congress in the last decade; and
WHEREAS, the grant program is overseen by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and
is intended to help states, local, tribal, and territorial governments in preparing for all hazards; and
WHEREAS, in January 2012, the California Emergency Management Agency awarded $458,807 in
2011 EMPG funds to Santa Clara County for the purpose of emergency planning; and
WHEREAS, Santa Clara County divided its EMPG funds among Santa Clara County cities pursuant to
the State of California formula for each city; and
WHEREAS, Saratoga is eligible to receive a grant of $9,703.84 and the grant requires a 50% match; and
WHEREAS, the County will reimburse the City of Saratoga for funds used under the 2011 EMPG; and
WHEREAS, with the 2011 EMPG funds, the City will acquire storage space for emergency supplies on
the east side of Highway 85 and purchase additional medical supplies to be used during a disaster response by
City employees, Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) volunteers, and Medical Reserve Corps (MRC)
volunteers.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Saratoga does hereby authorize
the City Manager to execute the agreement between the County of Santa Clara and the City of Saratoga granting
program funds for the 2011 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) to the City of Saratoga.
The above and foregoing resolution was passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Saratoga City Council
held on the 16th day of May 2012 by the following vote:
AYES: Council Member Manny Cappello, Emily Lo, Howard Miller, Vice Mayor Jill
Hunter, Mayor Chuck Page
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
Crys .1 orrow, City Clerk
Chuck ' age, ayor
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