DEPARTMENT: Office Of Risk Management
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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Authorization To Apply For 2025 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant With Minnesota Department Of Public Safety
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Authorize the Deputy County Manager to apply for the 2025 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant (UASI) 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 $743,045 from the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grant.
The spending plan for this grant includes planning, training, exercises, and equipment identified by Dakota County Emergency Management in collaboration with internal and external county partners to proactively prepare for, mitigate, respond to, and recover from all types of hazards and disasters to build a more resilient community.
Funding for equipment projects maintains the County emergency operations center (EOC) equipment and software, and equipment to support first responder agencies and the Dakota County Special Operations Team (SOT). Funding for training and exercises focus on preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery to include multi-jurisdictional, all-hazard, and incident-specific scenarios. Examples of training and exercises include first responder training, EOC Operations, incident command and EOC interface, and response coordination between the County EOC and city EOCs. Planning project examples include updating emergency management plans, supporting the Dakota County Information Technology Department to meet cybersecurity initiatives, and supporting information and intelligence collaboration between the Dakota County Sheriff’s Office and the Minnesota Fusion Center.
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends the County Board authorize the Deputy County Manager to submit an application for the Dakota County allocation of the 2025 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant through FEMA and Minnesota Dept of Public Safety, Division of HSEM.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
The expenditures and revenues associated with this grant agreement are included in the 2026 Risk and Emergency 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 $743,045 from the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grant; and
WHEREAS, the grant period is January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2027; and
WHEREAS, funding from the federal government under the homeland security grant program will enhance preparedness activities related to natural disasters and terrorism; and
WHEREAS, the goal of the preparedness efforts is to improve countywide disaster and emergency response capabilities.
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 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grant for the amount of $743,045 with the with Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
25-060; 01/21/25
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment: FY2025 UASI Award Letter
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