DEPARTMENT: Office Of Risk Management
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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Authorization To Execute Contract With Minnesota Department Of Public Safety For 2024 Emergency Management Performance Grant
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Authorize the Deputy County Manager to execute a contract with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety for the 2024 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG).
SUMMARY
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, have awarded the 2024 EMPG. The Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management is awarding Dakota County an allocation of $143,008. The 2024 EMPG grant agreement is attached.
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends that the Board accept Dakota County’s allocation of $143,008 under the 2024 Emergency Management Performance Grant and authorize the Deputy County Manager to execute a grant agreement with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety.
EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
The revenue and expenditures associated with this grant agreement are included in the 2026 County Manager’s Recommended Budget as part of the Office of Risk Management budget in the General Fund.
☐ None ☐ Current budget ☒ Other
☐ Amendment Requested ☐ New FTE(s) requested
RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM), have awarded Dakota County the sum of $143,008 in grant funding for the 2024 Emergency Management Performance Grant; and
WHEREAS, the grant period runs from January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024; and
WHEREAS, the grant provides for 50 percent matching funds from Dakota County and those funds are included in the Risk Management and Emergency Management Department budget; and
WHEREAS, funds received from this grant reimburse Dakota for 50 percent of the salary and benefits for the Emergency Management Coordinator and Specialist positions, Emergency Operations Plan requirements, Domestic Preparedness Committee annual fees, required emergency management conference per grant requirements, and equipment and supplies.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Deputy County Manager to execute a grant agreement with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) for the Emergency Management Performance Grant in the amount of $143,008, subject to approval of the County Attorney’s Office as to form.
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
25-232; 05/06/25
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment: 2024 EMPG Agreement
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