HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0034) M&C 21-0046City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 01/12/21 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 21-0046
LOG NAME: 36EMPG2021
SUBJECT
(ALL) Authorize Office of Emergency Management to Apply for the Fiscal Year 2021 Emergency Management Performance Grant, and if
Awarded, Authorize Execution of a Related Grant Contract with the Texas Division of Emergency Management in the Amount of $144,426.00,
Authorize Transfer in the Amount of $144,426.00, 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
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the Office of Emergency Management to apply for the Fiscal Year 2021 Emergency Management Performance Grant from the Texas
Division of Emergency Management in the amount of $144,426.00 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 of $144,426.00;
b. Authorize the transfer of the Office of Emergency Management funds from the General Fund to the Grants Operating Federal Fund in an amount
of $144,426.00 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
$288,852.00, 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
of $144,426.00 from the Fiscal Year 2021 EMPG Program based upon Fiscal Year 2003 - Fiscal Year 2020 awards.
Approval of this Mayor and Council Communication will authorize the Office of Emergency Management to apply for a Fiscal Year 2021 EMPG
Grant. Additionally, approval will also authorize acceptance of the EMPG award and transfer of the City's fifty percent match in the amount of
$144,426.00 from the approved Fiscal Year 2021 General Fund Budget to the Grants Operating Federal Fund. Indirect costs are allowable under
this program.
This project is located in ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
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. Prior to an expenditure being incurred, the Fire Department
has the responsibility of verifying the availability of funds.The Fire Department will be responsible for the collection and deposit of funds due to the
City. Prior to expenditures being made, the Fire Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds.
This is a reimbursement grant.
Submitted for City Manager's Office bT. Valerie Washington 6199
Originating Business Unit Head: Jim Davis 6801
Additional Information Contact: Mark Rauscher 6803