DEPARTMENT: Office Of Risk Management
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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Authorize A Contract With Minnesota Department Of Public Safety For 2026-2027 Radiological Emergency Preparedness Grant
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Authorize the Deputy County Manager to execute a contract for the 2026 -2027 Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) Grant with the State of Minnesota.
SUMMARY
The State of Minnesota, Department of Public Safety, Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, has awarded the 2026-2027 Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) Grant for Dakota County Emergency Services. Pursuant to state statute, the Department of Public Safety, Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, has been designated the agency to disburse the grant. Dakota County will receive $141,500 for State fiscal year 2026, and $136,000 for State fiscal year 2027.
Dakota County also submits and manages this grant for the Hastings Fire Department, to include $10,000 for State fiscal year 2026 and $10,000 for State fiscal year 2027.
The grant will be used for funding activities to support the management of Dakota County’s REP program focusing on preparedness, planning, and emergency response responsibilities associated with the County’s proximity to the Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant. The two-year Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) grant total for Dakota County and the Hastings Fire Department equals $297,500.
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends accepting Dakota County’s total allocation of $297,500 for the 2026-2027 Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) Grant and the authorization to execute a grant agreement with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
The two-year Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) grant period is from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027, and the total grant funds for Dakota County and the Hastings Fire Department equal $297,500. This grant does not require a county match.
☐ None ☒ Current budget ☐ Other
☐ Amendment Requested ☐ New FTE(s) requested
RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, has awarded the Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) Grant for Dakota County; and
WHEREAS, the REP Grant will cover costs of personnel, training, and equipment expenses associated with the Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant drills and exercises.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Deputy County Manager to execute a contract with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Management, for the Radiological Emergency Preparedness Grant in the amount of $141,500.00 for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, and $136,000.00 for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, subject to approval by the County Attorney's Office as to form; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Deputy County Manager to execute a reimbursement cost-share agreement with the City of Hastings in the amount of $10,000 for the period July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, and $10,000 for the period July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, subject to approval of the County Attorney’s Office as to form.
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
23-399; 8/29/23
ATTACHMENTS
None.
BOARD GOALS
☐ Thriving People ☐ A Healthy Environment with Quality Natural Resources
☐ A Successful Place for Business and Jobs ☒ Excellence in Public Service
CONTACT
Department Head: Jenny Groskopf
Author: Kelly Miller