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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 2001.05.24 - 26543PUBLIC—SE ITTEE MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION 01145 May 24, 2001 BY: PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE, David L. Moffitt, Chairperson IN RE: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT — PERFORMANCE GRANT AGREEMENT FOR FY 2001 — 2002 ACCEPTANCE To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the State of Michigan has awarded Oakland County Emergency Management grant funding in the amount of $26,227 for the period of October 1, 2000, through September 30, 2001; and WHEREAS Emergency Management was notified of available grant funding via letter dated February 23, 2001, as attached, necessitating the need to expedite the application/ acceptance process outside the adopted grant procedures; and WHEREAS this is the 29th year of grant acceptance for this program; and WHEREAS the purpose of the program is to encourage the development of comprehensive disaster preparedness and assistance plans, programs, capabilities, and organizations by the States and local governments; and WHEREAS the grant agreement has been processed through the County Executive Contract Review Process and the Board of Commissioners Grant Acceptance Procedures. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts grant funding from the State of Michigan in the amount of $26,227 for the period of FY 2000/01. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners is authorized to execute the grant agreement and to approve any grant extensions or changes, within fifteen percent (15%) of the original award, which are consistent with the original agreement as approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any future commitment. , Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move tDia, adoption of the foregoing resolution. Public Services Committee Vote: Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with McPherson and Buckley absent. ..• F:\ IERGEN:CV AT \ tc“o , LO,u) COLLINS ROA D P.O. BOX 30636 LA NSING. 48909-8 I.16 February 23, 2001 HAR ri 5 ?001 Emergency Mgmt. S. STATE OF IvrICI-11(i JOHN ENGLER, Governor DEPARTMENT OF STATE POLICE COL. :MICHAEL D. ROBINSON, Director Dear Emergency Management Coordinator: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provides federal funds through the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) Program for state and local emergency management programs. As the designated grantee for EMPG funding in Michigan, the Emergency Management Division (EMD) enters into grant agreements with local emergency management programs each year. Please note that the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number for the EMPG program is 33,552. Attached please find two signed copies of the FY 2001 Emergency Management Performance Grant Agreement for your jurisdiction. Please obtain the necessary signatures on this agreement. Retain one signed agreement for your office files and return one to the Emergency Management Division office in Lansing. Complete and sign the appropriate certification and assurance for,ms_and then return them to our office. All subgrantees are required to submit Assurances-Nonconstruction Programs (FEMA Form 20-16A) and Certification Regarding Lobbying, Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters; and Drug-Free Workplace Requirements (FEMA Form 20-16C). Complete the Disclosure of Lobbying Activities form (SF LLL) only if it applies to your jurisdiction. Because of changes in the Single Audit Act, we are requesting information to establish criteria for single audit reporting. Please have the enclosed State of Michigan Audit Certification form completed regarding this issue. We cannot reimburse you for any expenditures until we have received your signed grant agreement and all other required forms mentioned above. The total FY 2001 budget for federal EMPG pass-through funds is $1,700,000. The total award for your program for FY 2001 is noted in paragraph IV (Emergency Management Performance Grant Award) of the EMPG Grant Agreement for FY 2001. Reimbursement for your EMPG program is contingent upon completion of the activities in the signed Emergency Management Work Plan. Four copies of the quarterly billing form are enclosed for your use. In order to remain eligible for EMPG funding, you must maintain current and adequate plans and meet exercise requirements. If a work activity is not completed in the designated quarter, you may not be reimbursed until the work is completed. The Emergency Management Division District Coordinators may make recommendations on reimbursement, but final approval remains with the Director of the Emergency Management Division, who may or may not approve a delay in the completion of the activity. If you have not completed the work activities (for which funds have been withheld) by the end of the fiscal year, you may forfeit those funds in addition to any supplemental funds. A PROUD tradition of SERVICE through EXCELLENCE INTEGRITY and COURTESY Ott (056) Emergency Management Coordinator Page 2 February 23, 2001 You may utilize the specific award you will be receiving in any eligible cost category you think would be the most effective in your jurisdiction. All eligible costs should be accounted for and reported to this division even if they exceed your award. These additional costs will be considered for funding if supplemental EMPG funds become available from FEMA. This information also will assist EMD in reporting total emergency management expenditures to Congress and the State Legislature. As a recipient of funding from FEMA, you are responsible for the management and fiscal control of all funds. These responsibilities include accounting for receipts and expenditures, maintaining adequate financial records, and refunding expenditures disallowed by federal or state audit. In accordance with federal requirements, you must retain all financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other records pertinent to the EMPG program for at least three years after your final grant report, for purposes of federal examination and audit. You must also comply with the Single Audit Act of 19 .84 as amended, and Office of Management and Budget Circular A-I33, as revised. If you have questions about your grant agreement or payments, please contact Sandy Glazier at (517) 333-5047, or Joel Pepper at (517) 336-2039. You may also contact either of the above through their State of Michigan email addresses at GlazierSgstate.mi.us or Pepperipstate.mi.usor at the mailing address listed above. Sincerely, EDWARD G. BUTKEMA, CAPTAIN Director Emergency Management Division EGB: jp Attachments ok\ FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #01145) May 24, 2001 BY: FINANCE COMMITTEE, SUE ANN DOUGLAS, CHAIRPERSON IN RE: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT - PERFORMANCE GRANT AGREEMENT FOR FY 2001- 2002 ACCEPTANCE TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced resolutions and finds: 1. Oakland County Emergency Management has been awarded grant funding by the State of Michigan EMPG/FEMA, Grant No. EMPG CFDA #83.552, for State funds in the amount of $26,227 for the development and maintenance of an effective operational emergency management program capable of protecting life, property, and vital infrastructure in times of emergency. 2. This is the 29th year of grant acceptance for this program, the project consists of effort to plan, train, exercise, and evaluate capability and response readiness. 3. The FY 2001 total EMPG award funds 40.28518% of the Emergency Management department's emergency program manager's salary and fringe benefits, and funds shall not be used for any other purpose, and requires Oakland County to fund this effort for at least 49% from non-federal sources. 4. The grant agreement has been processed through the County Executive Contract Review Process, and the Board of Commissioners Grant Acceptance Procedures, subject to ratification by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners. 5. Revenue from this agreement has already been included in the Fiscal Year 2001 Adopted Budget as General-Purpose revenue; no budget amendment is required. FINANCE COMMITTEE FINANCE COMMITTEE: Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Melton and Amos absent. Resolution #01145 May 24, 2001 Moved by Palmer supported by Patterson the resolutions on the Consent Agenda be adopted (with accompanying reports being accepted). AYES: Appel, Brian, Buckley, Causey-Mitchell, Coleman, Crawford, Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Law, McPherson, Millard, Moffitt, Moss, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Webster, Amos. (24) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolutions on the Consent Agenda were adopted, with accompanying reports being accepted. THE FOREt.30!NC-i HViOLU/TION S-72- IVO / Date rso(, County Executive STATE OF MICHIGAN) COUNTY OF OAKLAND) I, G. William Caddell, Clerk of the County of Oakland, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution is a true and accurate copy of a resolution adopted by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners on May 24, 2001 with the original record thereof now remaining in my office. In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the County of Oakland at Pontiac, Michigan this 2 ,=, day/'f May, 2001. G. William Caddell, County Clerk