Title
Resolution authorizing acceptance of a US Department of Homeland Security subgrant for Emergency Operations Center Technology and authorizing the necessary Budget Amendments and Emergency Appropriations in the amount of $140,148.12 in the FY 2010 EMA budget.
Staff Summary
· Lake County EMA applied for and has been selected to receive competitive grant funding for Emergency Operations Center Technology enhancements of up to $140,148.12.
· The Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System (ILEAS) will administer the reimbursement grant program on behalf of the Illinois Emergency Management Agency, Illinois Terrorism Task Force, and US Department of Homeland Security.
· Funds will be used to reimburse the County’s eligible costs for enhancing the technology that supports the Emergency Operations Center. Specifically, funds will provide for the initial purchase of an enterprise EOC Risk Management Software system and the necessary computer servers to support that system. The system will be available through the internet to authorized partner jurisdictions and organizations, and will enhance collaboration with those partners as well as improve the effectiveness and efficiency of coordination within the Lake County EOC.
· The budget amendment and emergency appropriation is necessary to correctly account for the funds to purchase the system.
· The grant has a performance period extending until March 31, 2011.
Body
WHEREAS, the Lake County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) applied for and has been selected to receive a reimbursement grant in the amount of $140,148.12 to purchase specific technology software and equipment for the Lake County Emergency Operations Center (EOC); and
WHEREAS, Lake County has an approved Emergency Operations Plan and Emergency Operations Center which are tools to support collaborative response to emergencies and disasters of all causes; and
WHEREAS, the proposed implementation of and EOC Risk Management Software System will enhanc...
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