TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
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Fire |
Fire Chief Adrian Sheppard |
425-556-2201 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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Fire |
Lisa Figueroa |
Emergency Preparedness Manager |
TITLE:
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Approval of the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG), in the Amount of $36,377, from the Washington State Military Department and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
The City of Redmond has been awarded an Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) from the Washington State Military Department and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in the amount of $36,377. This funding supports local emergency management efforts to enhance preparedness for all hazards.
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☒ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☐ Receive Information ☐ Provide Direction ☒ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
• Required:
Council approval is required for grant acceptance.
• Council Request:
N/A
• Other Key Facts:
EMPG funding is allocated per capita from FEMA through the State of Washington.
OUTCOMES:
Acceptance of this grant will enhance Redmond’s ability to prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies. The funding supports training, planning, and readiness activities that directly benefit community safety.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
N/A
• Outreach Methods and Results:
N/A
• Feedback Summary:
N/A
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
$36,377
Approved in current biennial budget: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
0000016
Budget Priority:
Safe and Resilient, Strategic and Responsive
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
If yes, explain:
N/A
Funding source(s):
EMPG Grant
Budget/Funding Constraints:
Grant acceptance deadline prior to September 30, 2025
☐ Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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2/25/2025 |
Committee of the Whole - Public Safety and Human Services |
Provide Direction |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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N/A |
None proposed at this time |
N/A |
Time Constraints:
Grant acceptance deadline prior to September 30, 2025
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
Potential loss of available grant funding
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: EMPG Grant Acceptance Agreement