Agenda 10/12/2021 Item #16F2 (Grant Agreement w/FDEM)10/12/2021
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to approve the Federally Funded Subaward and Grant Agreement with the
Florida Division of Emergency Management in the amount of $2,650 under the Federal Emergency
Management Agency Fire Assistance Program in the response to the 36th Avenue Fire in May 2020
and authorize the County Manager to execute subsequent modifications.
OBJECTIVE: To reimburse the County for expenditures made in assisting the local fire district in their
response to a wildfire occurring in May 2020.
CONSIDERATIONS: On May 13, 2020, the Greater Naples Fire Rescue District was dispatched to
reports of a wildfire on 36th Avenue SE in the Golden Gate Estates area off Everglades Blvd south of
Golden Gate Blvd. Due to windy and dry weather conditions the fire quickly spread requiring response
from numerous fire districts within the County and nearby Counties. By May 22, 2020, the fire, which
consumed over 8.000 acres and at least ten structures, was 95% contained.
During the response to this fire incident, Collier County Emergency Management and EMS provided
resources to assist the firefighters in their duties. Expenditures made for this purpose during this declared
disaster are reimbursable under FEMA’s Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) program
administered by the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM).
Collier Emergency Management obtained and provided portable toilets for use by responders during this
mission. Collier EMS positioned a unit to provide medical response to responders for heat, smoke or
other related injuries. EMS was on scene from May 13 through May 22.
The County initially filed for reimbursement of its expenditure of $2,650 for portable toilet service, which
was approved by FDEM, but subsequently modified its request to include EMS staff and equipment in the
amount of $15,586. FDEM requested that the County process a funding agreement in the initial request
amount prior to amending the request for additional funds. Staff recommends moving forward as per
FDEM’s direction and requests the Board delegate signature authority to the County Manager for any
additional documentation required to process the amended request.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is approved for form and legality and requires a majority vote
for Board. - JAB
FISCAL IMPACT: The total estimated eligible cost for the 36th Avenue Wildfire is $18,236. The
County anticipates FDEM to amend the current award amount of $2,650. Generally 75% of eligible
expenditures or approximately $13,677) is the reimbursable federal share. Since these costs are incurred
from a prior fiscal year, no budget amendments are necessary.
GROWTH IMPACT: There is no growth management impact from this action.
RECOMMENDATION: To approve the Funding Agreement in the amount of $2,650, authorize the
Chair to sign all necessary documentation, and delegate signature authority to the County Manager for
subsequent modification of the agreement to include additional funding up to $15,586 for EMS response.
Prepared by: Len Golden Price, EM Coordinator - Special Projects
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ATTACHMENT(S)
1. FMAG Funding Agreement for 36th Avenue Fire (PDF)
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.F.2
Doc ID: 20170
Item Summary: Recommendation to approve the Federally Funded Subaward and Grant
Agreement with the Florida Division of Emergency Management in the amount of $2,650 under the
Federal Emergency Management Agency Fire Assistance Program in the response to the 36th Avenue
Fire in May 2020 and authorize the County Manager to execute subsequent modifications.
Meeting Date: 10/12/2021
Prepared by:
Title: Executive Secretary – Emergency Management
Name: Kathy Heinrichsberg
09/22/2021 2:30 PM
Submitted by:
Title: Division Director - Bureau of Emer Svc – Emergency Management
Name: Daniel Summers
09/22/2021 2:30 PM
Approved By:
Review:
Emergency Management Daniel Summers Director Review Completed 09/22/2021 2:50 PM
Agenda Clerk Preview Michael Cox Agenda Item Preview Completed 09/22/2021 5:50 PM
County Attorney's Office Jennifer Belpedio Level 2 Attorney of Record Review Completed 09/29/2021 11:35 AM
Office of Management and Budget Debra Windsor Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 09/29/2021 12:59 PM
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 09/29/2021 1:01 PM
Office of Management and Budget Laura Wells Additional Reviewer Completed 09/29/2021 2:30 PM
Grants Therese Stanley Additional Reviewer Completed 09/30/2021 2:07 PM
County Manager's Office Sean Callahan Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 10/05/2021 8:36 AM
Board of County Commissioners Geoffrey Willig Meeting Pending 10/12/2021 9:00 AM
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