File #: 22-0457   
Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 3/24/2022 In control: Clark County Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 4/5/2022 Final action:
Title: On behalf of the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC), ratify the submission of the FY23 State of Nevada Emergency Response Commission Operations, Planning, Training, and Equipment (SERCOPTE) grant application in the amount of $29,000 for equipment; approve and authorize the Chair to sign grant application and certified assurances; authorize the LEPC Chair to sign grant documents; and accept any funds awarded. (For possible action)
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. 3B - 2023 SERC OPTE LEPC Grant Application - Backup

CLARK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

AGENDA ITEM

 

Petitioner:

John Steinbeck, Fire Chief

Recommendation: 

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On behalf of the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC), ratify the submission of the FY23 State of Nevada Emergency Response Commission Operations, Planning, Training, and Equipment (SERCOPTE) grant application in the amount of $29,000 for equipment; approve and authorize the Chair to sign grant application and certified assurances; authorize the LEPC Chair to sign grant documents; and accept any funds awarded. (For possible action)

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FISCAL IMPACT:

Fund #:

2031.000

Fund Name:

County Grants

Fund Center:

1200713000

Funded PGM/Grant:

1200.SERCOPTE.2023

Amount:

$29,000.00

Description:

FY23 State Emergency Response Commission Operations, Planning, Training, and Equipment (SERCOPTE) Grant

Additional Comments:

There will be no matching funds required. Grant Performance Period from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023

 

BACKGROUND: 

The Clark County LEPC is eligible for funding through this grant by maintaining compliance with the State Emergency Response Commission (SERC) policies.

The Local Emergency Planning Commission held a meeting on March 15, 2022, to approve the submittal of the FY23 SERCOPTE grant. The committee has determined that the grant will be utilized to purchase various equipment for the following agencies.

    (a) City of North Las Vegas to purchase gas mask cannisters for first responders respiratory protection against    
         hazardous chemicals released in the air.

    (b) Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department to purchase a flammable materials freezer for storage of
         ignitable liquids for criminal prosecution.

    (c) Clark County Fire Department to purchase atmospheric monitors to detect hazardous materials in the air.

The State of Nevada Emergency Response Commission made the Local Emergency Planning Commission aware of this funding availability on February 2, 2022. The Local Emergency Planning Commission (LEPC) met on March 15, 2022, to approve this application. The application was submitted on March 23, 2022.

Staff recommends the Board ratify the submission of the attached grant application.