City Council

(21) 22-0236 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to continuation of the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP). Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: APPROVE the continuation of the HMGP funds (FEMA-4407-DR-CA, Project  No. PJ0124 Emergency Power Fire Station 046) from the City Administrative Officer (CAO) in the amount up to $64,673.25 for the revised performance period of November 17, 2020 through June 13, 2024, and any extension of the performance period granted by the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES). AUTHORIZE the Fire Chief, Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD), to expend funds in the amount up to $86,231 from LAFD Fund No. 100/38, Account No. 6020, Operating Supplies, and Account No. 3030, Construction Materials, in accordance with the grant agreement terms. AUTHORIZE the CAO to deposit funds up to $64,673.25 in reimbursement grant funds into the Disaster Assistance Trust Fund, Fund No. 872/62 (CAO), Revenue Source Code 5425. AUTHORIZE the LAFD to prepare Controller instructions for any technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the CAO; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions. NOTE and FILE the November 29, 2023 Board of Fire Commissioners report, attached to the Council file. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that approval of the recommendations included in the February 6, 2024 CAO report, attached to the Council file, will authorize the LAFD to continue the expenditure of HMGP funds in the amount of $64,673.25, for the revised term of November 17, 2020 through June 13, 2024.  The LAFD will front-fund the total project cost of $86,231 and will be reimbursed for the 75 percent Federal cost share amount of $64,673.25 upon project completion.  The City’s 25 percent cost share amount ($21,557.75) will be absorbed within the LAFD’s existing General Fund budget. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations stated in the February 6, 2024 CAO report, attached to the Council file, are in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies in that all grant funds will be utilized to fund grant activities.