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EMA budget squeezed by legacy tower lease and delayed EMPG grant
Summary
Emergency Management Agency staff warned of ongoing lease costs related to tower/trunking arrangements (roughly $7,760/month cited) and said the EMPG grant application cycle and reimbursement rules are delayed and narrowed, reducing expected support.
Emergency Management Agency staff presented a budget with only modest changes to operations but flagged two financial pressures: a legacy tower lease and uncertainty around the EMPG grant. The meeting noted a continuing monthly cost tied to trunking and tower arrangements—figures discussed in the meeting amounted to about $7,760 per month in current charges—while staff said once the county completes its own tower arrangements, some revenue will return.
On the EMPG (Emergency Management Performance Grant), staff said FEMA has delayed the application cycle and revised reimbursement coverage, which has reduced the scope of reimbursable expenses compared with prior years. The grant previously covered a broader mix of costs but has been limited to wages and some systems support in recent cycles, reducing the county's expected reimbursement. Officials said they will continue to monitor the EMPG cycle and pursue other revenue or cost-saving options where possible.
