55A - AA, AGMT AND RESO FOR HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT

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Exhibit A Entity and Personnel Experience Emergency Planning Consultants offers a full range of emergency management professional services including plans, training, and exercises to various forms of government. A complete listing of clients and services is included later in the Qualifications section. Emergency Planning Consultants was established in 1997 through the City of San Diego and filing for a "Doing Business As" through the County of San Diego. EPC's only employee is owner and sole proprietor, Carolyn J. Harshman. As needed, EPC tasks independent contractors to provide services including hazard research, mapping, graphics, and document design. The company's location is in San Diego, California. Ms. Harshman maintains a Certified Emergency Manager designation that requires 5- year updates through the International Association of Emergency Managers, a non- profit professional association. The EPC Project Team selected for this project is the perfect balance of subject matter expertise, background, and local knowledge. Following are introductions to the EPC Team members. Name: Carolyn J. Harshman, CEM Education: Master of Public Administration Professional Affiliations: International Association of Emergency Managers, California Emergency Services Association, National Hazard Mitigation Association Professional Licenses and Certifications: Certified Emergency Manager Carolyn Harshman, CEM is the Owner and President of Emergency Planning Consultants and will serve as the Project Manager and Principal Planner. Preparing a Hazard Mitigation Plan requires subject matter expertise in the areas of emergency response planning, hazard mitigation planning, mapping, and land use planning. With backgrounds in both land use planning and emergency management, Ms. Harshman is the right fit for facilitating the planning project. Ms. Harshman will serve as the Project Manager to the designee at the City of Santa Ana and maintains responsibility for all aspects of the contracted services. Monthly status updates will be provided. Invoices will be submitted according to the terms of the contract. As Principal Planner, Ms. Harshman will lead the project by facilitating and participating at all Planning Team meetings and the City Council. She will serve as the principal author and maintain quality control over the document at all times. Ms. Harshman will also manage relationships and contributions from EPC independent contractors, ensuring quality control and continuous improvement by conducting weekly meetings with the EPC Team. Prior to working in the field of emergency management, Ms. Harshman enjoyed a combined 20-year career as a city, regional, and redevelopment planner for the County of San Diego, City of San Diego, and Southeastern Economic Development #36221v2 11 55A-26