SUBJECT
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Approve Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) Agreement.
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DESCRIPTION
The State of Florida, Division of Emergency Management, hereinafter referred to as the “Division” and Polk County a political subdivision of the State of Florida hereinafter referred to as the “Recipient” have entered into an agreement where the Recipient is funded in part by the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG), which is annually allocated to jurisdictions by Congress through the Division. The $160,435.00 allocation will be used primarily for personnel cost and some operating expenses for the Emergency Management Program including Emergency Operations, Special Needs, Disaster Planning Initiatives, and Training Readiness Exercises, and requires dollar for dollar match by the Recipient. The term of this agreement is from October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023.
RECOMMENDATION
Request the Board approve the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) Subgrant Agreement.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are budgeted in the Special Revenue EMPG grant fund.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Paul Womble, Director
(863) 298-7000
paulwomble@polk-county.net