Action 11.
Regular Board of Supervisors Meeting - 10:00 am
Emergency Services
- Meeting Date:
- 03/10/2026
- Title:
- Approve subrecipient agreement with the Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs
- Submitted By:
- Daniel Duchon, 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:
2
NAME
of PRESENTER:
of PRESENTER:
Daniel S. Duchon
TITLE
of PRESENTER:
of PRESENTER:
Director of Emergency Management
Mandated Function?:
Federal or State Mandate
Source of Mandate
or Basis for Support?:
or Basis for Support?:
ARS 26-308
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Information
Agenda Item Text:
Approve Subrecipient Agreement EMF-2025-EP-05007 for the Emergency Management Performance Grant with the Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs, in the amount of $125,000, effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.
Background:
The Cochise County Emergency Management Department is a General Fund department with a 50% match from the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) from the Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs (AZDEMA). Cochise County provides for Emergency Management pursuant to ARS 26-308, County Resolution No. R25-30, and County Policy 2218.
The Emergency Management Department uses these funds in implementing national preparedness plans and goals through projects which support planning, mitigation, response and recovery. Planning projects include the Emergency Operations Plan, HAZMAT Response Plan, and the Community Wildfire Protection Plan. Mitigation projects include the Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. Response responsibilities include the mass alerting system, and interoperability communications via the Mobile Communications Unit. An annual training and exercise program is also core to the grant and the Emergency Management Department. Training facilitated by Emergency Management includes: Incident Command System; Emergency Operations Center; Incident Management Team; and Public Information. Exercises include: workshops, table-top exercises, and function/full-scale exercises.
The grant is effective from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026. The Cochise County Emergency Management grant budget is $250,119.00, with a 50% match of $125,059.50 provided by the Cochise County General Fund and an equal 50% match of $125,059.50 from the EMPG. Two full-time employees are funded via the County General Fund and EMPG matches.
The Emergency Management Department uses these funds in implementing national preparedness plans and goals through projects which support planning, mitigation, response and recovery. Planning projects include the Emergency Operations Plan, HAZMAT Response Plan, and the Community Wildfire Protection Plan. Mitigation projects include the Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. Response responsibilities include the mass alerting system, and interoperability communications via the Mobile Communications Unit. An annual training and exercise program is also core to the grant and the Emergency Management Department. Training facilitated by Emergency Management includes: Incident Command System; Emergency Operations Center; Incident Management Team; and Public Information. Exercises include: workshops, table-top exercises, and function/full-scale exercises.
The grant is effective from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026. The Cochise County Emergency Management grant budget is $250,119.00, with a 50% match of $125,059.50 provided by the Cochise County General Fund and an equal 50% match of $125,059.50 from the EMPG. Two full-time employees are funded via the County General Fund and EMPG matches.
Department's Next Steps (if approved):
Department will send signed copies of the agreement to AZDEMA and execute the grant program.
Impact of NOT Approving/Alternatives:
Loss of grant funding and reduced Emergency Management capabilities.
To BOS Staff: Document Disposition/Follow-Up:
Signed copies of agreement to EM Director.
Fiscal Impact
- Fiscal Year:
- FY2026
- Ongoing Costs? ($$$):
- 125,059.50
- County Match Required? ($$$):
- 125,059.50
- Source of Funding?:
- 100-3600-9
Fiscal Impact & Funding Sources (if known):
County General Fund - 125,059.50
Grant Match - 125,059.50
Total grant budget - 250,119.00
Grant Match - 125,059.50
Total grant budget - 250,119.00