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F_ BOOK 97 F,10E529 Assistance (SLA) agreement, formerly known as the Emergency Management Assistance (EMA) Agreement. These funds are federal monies that pass through the Florida Department of Community Affairs to Indian River County. However, since Congress has not passed a budget for fiscal year 1995-96, our initial allocation is $8,065.25 with a modification expected that will increase the total amount to nearly $33,000, the amount normally received. The County has successfully participated in the EMA grant program for several years, and while this year's proposal is unique with regards to the unknown funding, the purpose of the grant is to improve the disaster preparedness abilities of the Department- of Emergency Services. Even with the delay in an approved federal budget, we remain eligible and anticipate receiving all proposed funding allowable within the agreement on an annualized basis in the current fiscal year. The grant funds are planned for utilization as follows: ACCOUNT NO. ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION AMOUNT 039.02 All Travel 039.41 Office Furniture -Equip 039.99 0th Chgs-Obligations *The funds will be allocated to the three accounts listed above similar to previous ENA agreements to be reflected -in a budget amendment when the final amount is determined by passage of the federal budget. The SLA agreement is a matching grant allocation and funds provided in the 001-208 (Emergency Management) account are adequate to meet the requisite matching requirements.. The Florida Division of Emergency Management suggests that the $8,065.25 initially offered in the agreement representsthe first quarter reimbursement allocation with the balance of the grant available after the federal budget is approved. ALTERNATIVES AND ANALYSIS: 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 County Division of Emergency Management received the maximum allowable score by the review committee. Acceptance and approval of this agreement by the Board will allow the department to continue to improve and expand the current program. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the F'Y-95/96 State and Local Assistance Agreement and the revenue utilization as noted above. Staff also requests the Board authorize the Chairman to execute the appropriate documents to secure the initial funding allocation of $8,065.25. MARCH 12, 1996 17 1 38 I