DEPARTMENT: Office Of Risk Management
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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Authorization To Apply For 2025 Emergency Management Performance Grant With Minnesota Department Of Public Safety
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Authorize the Deputy County Manager to apply for the 2025 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety.
SUMMARY
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) have allocated Dakota County $141,146 from the 2025 EMPG grant. The 2025 Allocation and Match Review document from HSEM is attached for reference. The County’s EMPG allocation is calculated by a predetermined formula, primarily based on population.
Funds received from this grant reimburse Dakota County for 50% of the salary and benefits of 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.
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends the Board authorize the Deputy County Manager to submit an application for the Dakota County allocation of the 2025 Emergency Management Performance Grant through FEMA and Minnesota Dept of Public Safety, Division of HSEM.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
The expenditures and required match associated with this grant agreement ($141,146) are included in the 2026 Risk and Emergency Management budget in the General Fund and are paid for with levy dollars.
☐ None ☒ Current budget ☐ Other
☐ Amendment Requested ☐ New FTE(s) requested
RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, with approval from the Dakota County Board of Commissioners, Dakota County will apply for the 2025 Emergency Management Performance Grant through the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) as received by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Dakota County will receive an allocation of $141,146 in grant funding; and
WHEREAS, the grant period is January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the grant requires 50 percent matching funds from Dakota County and these funds are included in the Risk and Emergency Management budget; and
WHEREAS, funds received from this grant reimburse Dakota County 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 submit a grant application for the Emergency Management Performance Grant for the amount of $141,146 with Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), subject to approval of the County Attorney’s Office as to form.
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
25-597; 12/16/25
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment: 2025 Allocation and Match Review
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