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7, Purchase NEXRAD radar weather computer system for existing weather software in emergency services for $3,000. This additional weather equipment will improve and enhance the ability to scan approaching severe weather conditions. The additional computer system is needed because satellite and radar will not work simultaneously with the current system now being utilized. The above estimated personnel and equipment expenses total $60,250. It is proposed that the $10,174 balance of the grant funds remain in a contingency account and expended upon approval by the appropriate authority. A personnel Job Description Questionnaire was completed for this planned position on May 6, 1993, and the classification was recommended by the Personnel Director in a memorandum dated July 15, 1993, after completing a review based on the "points" system currently used by the County. The matching funds for this grant are currently in place since the emergency management budget exceeds the amount of the base grant. No additional funds are needed to qualify for this grant. It should be noted that funds received from the Emergency Management, Preparedness and Assistance Trust Fund may not be used to supplant existing funds. ALTERNATIVES AND ANALYSIS The Base Grant includes a scope of work that must be completed during the term of the grant. It also provides certain computer equipment (page 8) to be used for satellite communications between the State Emergency Operations Center and the Indian River County EOC. As mentioned above and noted in the grant cover letter, a deduction of $1,500 has already been made by the state for communications costs per section 9G-19.005 (3), Florida Administrative Code. The new legislation now included in Chapter 252, Florida Statutes compels the emergency management agencies to comply with the following: 1. Work with the Department of Education and local school board to develop new criteria designed to ensure that new educational facilities can serve as public shelters for emergency management purposes. 2. Serve as liaison and coordinator of municipalities, requests for state and federal assistance during post - disaster emergency operations. 3. Identify and register persons in need of assistance and plan for resource allocation to meet identified needs. Disabled persons must be given the option of preauthorizing emergency response personnel to enter their homes during search and rescue operations if necessary to assure their safety and welfare. Emergency Management agencies must work with HRS, agencies, community-based service providers, and home health care providers to inform all their incoming clients of the registry as part of the intake process. 4. Assist in surveying all schools, and other state, municipal, and county owned public buildings to identify those suitable to serve as shelters and those suitable to be retrofitted for shelters using state funds. 51 MAR 81994 BOOK 91 P& F 953