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Sheriff's Office recommending the Board:
1) Adopt Resolution 013-2012 authorizing the Sheriff to act as the agent to execute the Agreement with the City and County of San Francisco for receipt of Interoperable Emergency Communications Grant Program funds from the Bay Area Urban Area Approval Authority for the purchase of interoperable communications equipment retroactive for the term November 1, 2011 through December 31, 2012 , and
2) Approve a budget transfer establishing revenue and expenses for use of the Interoperable Emergency Communication Grant Program grant funds. (4/5 vote required)
FUNDING: Homeland Security Grant Funds.
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BUDGET SUMMARY: |
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Total Estimated Cost |
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$166,000 |
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Funding |
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Budgeted |
$41,500 |
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New Funding |
$124,500 |
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Savings |
$ |
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Other |
$ |
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Total Funding Available |
$166,000 |
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Change To Net County Cost |
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$0 |
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost: None. The matching requirement of $41,500 is already budgeted in the Sheriff's Office operating budget.
Background:
The City and County of San Francisco is a recipient of the FY 2010 Interoperable Emergency Communications Grant Program granted by the United States Department of Homeland Security, and passed through the California Emergency Management Agency. This grant was awarded to the combined San Jose, Oakland and San Francisco urban area region, and the funds are being distributed within the region for interoperable communication equipment.
The Sheriff's Office - Communications Division applied for these funds and was successful in receiving $124,500, with the requirement that El Dorado County provide a match amount of $41,500. The City and County of San Francisco, as the designated fiscal agency for the Approval Authority for this grant, has established procedures and is executing this sub-grant agreement with El Dorado County to facilitate the distribution of these funds.
During the FY 2011/12 budget process, the Sheriff's Office budgeted $542,000 to comply with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) 'Narrow Banding' requirements. The majority of costs to meet FCC requirements require improvements to infrastructure, and a portion of the funding is being used to purchase FCC compliant hand held radios. These grant funds will be used to purchase additional hand held radios that could not be purchased due to budget constraints.
The Bay Area Urban Areas Security Initiative Program approved the purchase of the radios and confirmed the funding being used to meet the County's matching obligation is in compliance with grant requirements.
The term of the Agreement began November 1, 2011 and ends on December 31, 2012; however, no costs will be incurred relative to this grant prior to approval by your Board.
Reason for Recommendation: As a recipient of grant funds from the City and County of San Francisco, El Dorado County is required to sign and submit an agreement that sets the terms and conditions for use of the grant funds.
Action to be taken following Board approval:
Contact: Frank Yost - x. 4944
Concurrences: County Counsel