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APPROVAL OF THE FY 1993-94 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE (EMA) AGREEMENT AND PURCHASE OF CAPITAL EQUIPMENT - The Board reviewed the following memo dated February 15, 1994 TO: Board of County Commissioners THROUGH_: Jim Chandler, ounty Administrator • Wri htt Director FROM. Doug g 4 Emergency Services DATE: February 15, 1994 SUBJECT: Approval of FY -93/94 Emergency Management ' Assistance (EMA) Agreement and Purchase of Capital.Equipment It is respectfully requested that the information contained herein be given formal consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at the next scheduled meeting. DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS: The Department of Emergency Services, Division of Emergency Management, has received the attached FY -93/94 Emergency Management Assistance (EMA) Agr ement from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) througl# the Florida Department of Community Affairs in the amount of $32,033. The Division of Emergency Management has successfully participated in the EMA grant program for several years and this year's proposal represents a increase over last year. Please note that no additional funding is required on the part of the County to execute this agreement. With Board approval, the funds will be utilized to complete the Scope of Work contained in the agreement within the allowed time frames and improve on-scene.emergency capabilities. Due to a delay at the Florida Department of Community Affairs, we are receiving the proposed funding later than usual in terms of the fiscal year. Even though the delay has placed us well into the second quarter, we remain eligible to receive all proposed funding allowable within the agreement on an annualized basis for the full current fiscal year. Staff recommends that the funds be utilized in the Division of Emergency Management_ budget (208) ars follows which would be consistent with utilization of these grant funds_ -in -prig fsUal years: ACCOUNT NO. ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION AMOUNT 001-208-525-011.12 001-208-525-039.02 001-208-525-039.99 001-208-525-066.41 ALTERNATIVES AND ANALYSIS: Regular Salaries $15,107 All Travel 9,726 Oth Chgs-Obligations 2,500 Office Furniture -Equip 4,700 TOTAL $32,033 The allocation of funds is based on monitoring reports and an on- site inspection of the local Emergency Management program which is conducted by the Florida Department of Community Affairs. During the last program analysis and evaluation, the Division of Emergency Management received the maximum allowable score by the review committee. Acceptance and approval of this agreement by the Board will allow this department to continue to improve and expand current programs. 27 BOOK 91� PAGE % w z::