TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Fire
Fire Chief Adrian Sheppard
425-556-2201
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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 a...
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