*Accept grant for $312,277 from the Oregon Department of Emergency Management, Emergency Management Performance Grant Program to administer an integrated all-hazard emergency management program
The City of Portland ordains:
Section 1. The Council finds:
- The Oregon Department of Emergency Management's EMPG Program provides financial and technical assistance through their Fiscal Year 2022 grant for the development of an all-hazard emergency management capability to promote planning, response, exercise, training and community outreach.
- The City of Portland, Bureau of Emergency Management (PBEM) wishes to accept the EMPG grant in the amount of $312,377.
- Funds are requested to support salaries and benefits, rent, and services for established bureau programs.
- Local match in the amount of $312,377 will be provided in the form of salary, benefits, and rent in the FY 22/23 budget of the Portland Bureau of Emergency Management.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Council directs:
- The Mayor and the Director of the Portland Bureau of Emergency Management are hereby authorized to accept and execute the grant agreement from Oregon Office of Emergency Management in the amount of $312,377 and to execute the Grant Agreement in a form substantially similar to Exhibit A.
- The Office of Management & Finance Grants Management Division is authorized to perform all administrative matters in relation to the grant acceptance, grant agreement or amendments, requests for reimbursement from the grantor, and to submit required online grant documents on the PBEM Director’s behalf.
The Director of the Portland Bureau of Emergency Management is authorized to execute amendments to the EMPG grant, provided such modifications do not increase the City of Portland’s financial obligation or risk. Any modifications that increase the City of Portland’s financial obligation or risk must be authorized by Portland City Council.
Section 2. The Council declares that an emergency exists to meet grant deadlines to accept the award; therefore, this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage by the Council.
Official Record (Efiles)
An ordinance when passed by the Council shall be signed by the Auditor. It shall be carefully filed and preserved
in the custody of the Auditor (City Charter Chapter 2 Article 1 Section 2-122)
Passed by Council
Auditor of the City of Portland
Simone Rede
Impact Statement
Purpose of Proposed Legislation and Background Information
- This ordinance allows the Portland Bureau of Emergency Management (PBEM) to accept the Emergency Management Performance Grant from the Oregon Department of Emergency Management.
- Grant funds will provide funding for staff salaries, rent, and materials and services that support PBEM’s existing emergency management program.
- The grant requires a 50% match; the match will come from general fund in the FY 22-23 budget. The grant also requires that PBEM submit and follow an annual work plan.
- EMPG funding is distributed to qualifying Oregon jurisdictions according to an established formula that relies primarily on population; this is not a competitive grant. PBEM has applied for and received the EMPG every year since 2007. Most counties and large cities in Oregon receive EMPG money.
Financial and Budgetary Impacts
EMPG supports basic operating expenses.
Community Impacts and Community Involvement
- This grant supports PBEM’s operating expenses. The bureau’s work improves citywide preparedness and in this way benefits the entire community. However, the benefits of this grant are not focused on any specific group or neighborhood.
- This grant was anticipated in PBEM’s budget process. No public concerns are anticipated.
100% Renewable Goal
This action does not increase or decrease the City’s energy usage.
Financial and Budget Analysis
Analysis provided by City Budget Office
No budgetary adjustment. The bureau assumed $300,000 in its current year budget, and will adjust appropriations in the Spring Budget Monitoring Process as needed. Matching requirements will be met through already budgeted General Fund.