HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0014) M&C 19-0223City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 10/15/19 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 19-0223
LOG NAME: 36EMPG2020
SUBJECT
Authorize Office of Emergency Management to Apply for the Fiscal Year 2020 Emergency Management Performance Grant, and if Awarded,
Authorize Execution of a Related Grant Contract with the Texas Division of Emergency Management in the Amount Up to $250,000.00, Authorize
Transfer in the Amount Up to $250,000.00, as Required, for the City's Fifty Percent Match from the General Fund to the Grants Operating Federal
Fund, Authorize Transfer of Certain Funds and Eligible Grant Costs and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the Office of Emergency Management to apply for the Fiscal Year 2020 Emergency Management Performance Grant from the Texas
Division of Emergency Management in the amount up to $250,000.00 to reimburse expenditures from the City's Emergency Management
program;
2. If awarded the grant:
a. Authorize the acceptance and execution of a grant contract with the Texas Division
of Emergency Management in the amount of the award, which will be
in an amount up to $250,000.00;
b. Authorize the transfer of the Office of Emergency Management funds from the
General Fund to the Grants Operating Federal Fund in an amount up to
$250,000.00 as the City's fifty percent match for the grant; and
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Federal Fund in the amount of
$500,000.00, subject to receipt of a grant from the Texas Division of Emergency Management.
DISCUSSION:
The Texas Division of Emergency Management provides funds to reimburse cities for conducting Emergency Management Planning and
Preparedness activities through the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG). The City anticipates receiving an award in the amount
up to $250,000.00 from the Fiscal Year 2020 EMPG Program based upon Fiscal Year 2003 - Fiscal Year 2019 awards.
Approval of this Mayor and Council Communication will authorize the Office of Emergency Management to apply for a Fiscal Year 2020 EMPG
Grant. Additionally, approval will also authorize acceptance of the EMPG award and transfer of the City's fifty percent match in the amount up to
$250,000.00 from the approved Fiscal Year 2020 General Fund Budget to the Grants Operating Federal Fund.
A Form 1295 is not required because: This M&C does not request approval of a contract with a business entity.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations, receipt of the grant and adoption of the attached
appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the Grants Operating Federal Fund.
This is a reimbursement grant; Indirect costs are allowable under this program.
Submitted for City Manager's Office by. Valerie Washington 6199
Originating Business Unit Head: Jim Davis 6801
Additional Information Contact: Mark Rauscher 6803