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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 19, 2017 TITLE: RESOLUTION AND AGREEMENT ACCEPTING EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS KITS PROVIDED THROUGH FY2015 HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM (HSGP) {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 1, 2F} - 7"7 1-1' �_ / ��/ L -, CIT MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED ❑ As Recommended ❑ As Amended ❑ Ordinance on 1" Reading [I Ordinance on 2n° Reading ❑ Implementing Resolution ❑ Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager and/or Chief of Police to act on behalf of the City of Santa Ana for the purpose of obtaining items purchased with federal Homeland Security grant funds, related to homeland security, emergency management and/or disaster recovery, provided by the US Department of Homeland Security and sub -granted through the State of California. Authorize the Chief of Police and the Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement with the County of Orange, commencing September 19, 2017, and running through May 31, 2018, to receive emergency preparedness kits purchased by the County through the FY 2015 Homeland Security Grant Program, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. DISCUSSION The City of Santa Ana conducts multiple Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training courses each year. CERT teaches residents emergency preparedness skills and information to enable them to care for themselves and to assist others in the event of a disaster event where professional responders may not be available to help everyone at once. Graduates of CERT training are issued a backpack emergency kit, usually purchased with City funds, containing items such as personal protective equipment, flashlight, and first aid materials. 55A-1