CLARK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM
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Petitioner: |
John Steinbeck, Fire Chief |
Recommendation:
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Approve and authorize the submission of the FY2021 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Grant in the amount of $1,336,878 to provide funding for deployment readiness of Nevada Task Force 1 (NVTF-1) in support of FEMA emergency response operations for a period of 36 months from the date the grant is awarded; and accept any funds awarded. (For possible action)
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FISCAL IMPACT:
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Fund #: |
2031.000 |
Fund Name: |
County Grants |
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Fund Center: |
1200310000 |
Funded PGM/Grant: |
1200.USAR21.2022 |
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Amount: |
$1,336,878.00 |
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Description: |
FY2021 National Urban Search & Rescue Response Readiness Cooperative Agreement |
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Additional Comments: |
There will be no matching funds |
BACKGROUND:
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is accepting applications for the FY2021 FEMA Readiness Cooperative Agreement. The grant application submission deadline is July 15, 2021. The grant totaling in the amount of $1,336,878 will support the existing program, if awarded to the Clark County Fire Department / NV Task Force (NVTF-1).
This award will provide funding to deployment readiness of the Task Force in support of FEMA emergency response operations during the grant performance period of thirty-six (36) months from the date the grant is awarded. The application includes amount breakdowns of $604,434 for Task Force staffing, management, and administration; $172,290 for training; $272,286 for equipment acquisition and maintenance; and $287,868 for storage.