The purpose of this proposed rule is to update outdated language related to grant funding allocation for counties.

 

EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

Division of Emergency Management

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

27P-11.0061Funding

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this proposed rule is to update outdated language related to grant funding allocation for counties.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Emergency management grant funding

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 252.35(2)(y), 252.373(2) F. S.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 252.373, F.S.

IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE REGISTER.

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 48 hours before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Cassie Sykes, [phone], [e-mail] If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Cassie Sykes, [phone], [e-mail]

 

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS:

 

27P-11.0061 Funding.

Eligible County Emergency Management Agencies in the state shall be allocated, at the sole discretion of the Division of Emergency Management (Division), annual Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) funding based on the following factors: an amount initially allocated to the county under its Fiscal Year 1994-95 Emergency Management Assistance agreement with the Division of Emergency Management (Division), a base amount distributed equally to each county determined by the amount of EMPG funds received and an additional amount commensurate with each county’s proportionate share of the state’s total population based on the most recent official population estimates. These amounts shall be increased or decreased to reflect additions or reductions in the availability of FEMA EMPG funds to the Division and the Division’s distribution of funds to local governments. After providing for the initial allocation and the base amount allocation as described above, each county’s increase or decrease shall be commensurate with its proportionate share of the state’s total population based on the most recent official population estimates.

Federal funds shall be used by the county for planning, organization, equipment, training, exercise, and management and administration personnel, travel and operational expenses. Each county must be able to provide a non-federal match for federal funds on a dollar for dollar basis.

Rulemaking Authority 252.35(2)(yx), 252.373(2) FS. Law Implemented 252.373 FS. History–New 10-1-84, Formerly 9G-11.061, Amended 9-18-96, Formerly 9G-11.0061, Amended 7-18-13.