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Hubbard County approves 2024 EMPG resolution, accepts $18,338 award with county match
Summary
The county board approved the 2024 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) resolution to accept $18,338 (approx.) with county matching funds; staff explained the grant's matching calculations and 18-month expenditure window and said funds will be received after signatures are uploaded to the grant portal.
The Hubbard County Board approved a resolution to accept the 2024 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) award and provide the required county match.
Sheriff/emergency management staff explained that the grant (presented on the record as $18,338) historically matched a portion of wages for what had been a part-time (40%) emergency management position; the county’s emergency management role is now full-time, and wording will change for future grant submissions. Staff summarized that EMPG grants flow from FEMA to states and are distributed to counties by formula; the federal award amounts vary year to year and states determine distribution methods.
Commissioners asked procedural questions about the grant period (noting the grant document shows an 18-month window to allow for submission and expenditure carry-forward) and timing of receiving funds; staff said the signed resolution will be uploaded to the state grant portal and funds should follow within roughly 60 days. Staff also noted that two county entities (forestry and highway) are submitting storm-related reimbursement requests and expect funds in 45–60 days, with one highway reimbursement expected to be over $50,000 and paid via state reimbursement.
Motion to approve the EMPG resolution with county match carried by voice vote.
Next steps: staff to sign and upload the resolution and claim documents to the grant portal and track reimbursements as they arrive.
