Action 13.
Regular Board of Supervisors Meeting
Emergency Services
- Meeting Date:
- 05/19/2020
- Title:
- Approval of 2019 HMEP Regional Training Equipment Grant
- Submitted By:
- Gabriel Lavine, Emergency Services
- Department:
- Emergency Services
Presentation:
No A/V Presentation
Recommendation:
Approve
Document Signatures:
BOS Signature Required
# of ORIGINALS
Submitted for Signature:
Submitted for Signature:
0
NAME
of PRESENTER:
of PRESENTER:
Gabe Lavine
TITLE
of PRESENTER:
of PRESENTER:
Director Emergency Management
Mandated Function?:
Federal or State Mandate
Source of Mandate
or Basis for Support?:
or Basis for Support?:
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Information
Agenda Item Text:
Approve Hazardous Material Emergency Preparedness Grant reallocation funding of $25,717.30 for HAZMAT training equipment.
Background:
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration's (PHMSA) Office of Pipeline Safety is responsible for carrying out a national program to ensure the safe, reliable, and environmentally-sound operation of the nation’s natural gas and hazardous liquid pipeline transportation system. PHIMSA Administers a Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Grant that provides funding to local jurisdictions to support training and response to HAZMAT incidents. The Countywide HAZMAT Response Team is comprised of multiple public safety organizations and county departments who respond to HAZMAT emergencies in the County as well as supporting regional response along the border region. At years end there was additional reallocation funds available that Cochise County OES competed for and has been awarded to support local departments.
Department's Next Steps (if approved):
Complete procurement process. Distribute equipment to local participating agencies.
Impact of NOT Approving/Alternatives:
Additional funding goes unused and is returned to the federal government.
To BOS Staff: Document Disposition/Follow-Up:
Add additional funding appropriate 218 fund.
Fiscal Impact
Attachments
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