HomeMy WebLinkAbout20081865.tiff RESOLUTION
RE: APPROVE TWO GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR 2008 COLORADO REGIONAL
HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to
Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of
administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and
WHEREAS,the Board has been presented with two Grant Applications for 2008 Homeland
Security Grant Programs, as listed below, from the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and
through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, acting as the fiscal agent for the
Northeast Colorado All Hazards Region, to the Governor's Office of Homeland Security, with
terms and conditions being as stated in said applications:
1. Citizen Corps Program (CCP)
2. State Homeland Security Program (SHSP)
WHEREAS,after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said applications,copies
of which are attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld
County, Colorado, that the two Grant Applications for the 2008 Colorado Regional Homeland
Security Grant Programs, listed above,from the County of Weld,State of Colorado, by and through
the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, acting as the fiscal agent for the Northeast
Colorado All Hazards Region, to the Governor's Office of Homeland Security, be, and hereby is,
approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized to
sign said applications.
The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by
the following vote on the 2nd day of July, A.D., 2008.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
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Governor's Office of Homeland Security
2008 Grant Application Form
Homeland Security Grant Program: State Homeland Security (SHSP)
Region: NorthEast FEIN#: 84-067-2768
Applicant Agency: Address:
Weld County 915 10th Street
Greeley CO 80631
Official Authorized to sign contracts on Fiscal Agent (Financial Officer) for the
behalf of the Applicant Agency: Applicant Agency:
Name: Name:
William H. Jerke Barb Connolly
Phone: Phone:
970-356-4000 X4200 970-356-4000 x 4445
Email: Email:
bjerke@co.weld.co.us bconnolly@co.weld.co.us
Fax: Fax:
970-352-0242 970-397-2988
Participating Counties:
, Cheyenne, Larimer, Lincoln, Logan, Morgan, Phillips, Sedgwick, Washington, We
Total Funds Requested:
$2,175,090
Please submit 1 signed original and 1 electronic copy to:
Governor's Office of Homeland Security
9195 E. Mineral Avenue, Suite 200
Centennial, CO 80112-3549
Please submit an electronic version of your application to:
Jana Sealy at jana.sealv(o�state.co.us and Sharee Moore at sharee.moorestate.co.us
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SIGNATURE PAGE TO BE COMPLETED BY ALL APPLICANTS
(ORIGINAL SIGNATURES REQUIRED)
Please sign in BLUE ink. See instructions for description of proper signatories
The Subgrantee and responsible signatories certify by signing that they have read the Application including the Grant
Requirements, and are fully cognizant of their duties and responsibilities for this project. The Subgrantee understands and
agrees that any subgrant award received as a result of this application shall incorporate by reference the information
contained herein. Responsibility for narrative and fiscal reporting requirements are delegated to the designated Authorized
Official (Project Director), who will sign all such reports. This delegation is for purposes of reporting to the SAA and for
operational ease, and in no way limits the authority and responsibility of the Agency. In accordance with the Colorado
Revised Statutes 24-72-202.6, information supplied in this application is considered a public record.
Board Chair or Official Authorized to sign on behalf of the Region/Applicant Agency
Name William H. Jerke
Position Chair, Board of County Commissioners
Agency Weld County, Colorado
Mailing Address 915 10th Street PO Box 758
City, State,Zip Greeley, Colorado 80632
Telephone# 970-356-4000 X4200
Fax#
970-352-0242
E-mail Address
bjerke@co.weld.co.us
Signature Date
JUL 0 2 2008
Fiscal Agent(Financial Officer)for the Applicant Agency
Name Barbara Connolly
Position Controller
Agency Weld County, Colorado
Mailing Address
915 10th Street PO Box 758
City, State,Zip
Greeley, Colorado 80632
Telephone# 970-356-4000 X4445
Fax# 970-352-0242
E-mail Address bconnolly@co.weld.co.us
Signature /j���/ Date
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Homeland Security Coordinator/ ency Representative
Name Clint Goldenstein
Position Regional Coordinator
Agency Northeast All Hazards Region
Mailing Address PO Box 26
City, State,Zip Holyoke„ CO, 80734
Telephone# 970-580-8808
Fax# NA
E-mail Address clintg@pctelcom.coop
Signature
Date
,/30/Dg2
You must return 1 original signed application �j
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Colorado Regional Homeland Security Grant Application
Fiscal Year 2008
Overview
SECTION I - RISK LEVEL Score = 30 points max based on a scale of 1-20 with a weight of 1.5 that has been
predetermined.
North Central= 30 San Luis Valley= 7.5 South East=9
North East= 21 South= 13.5 South West=10.5
North West= 12 South Central= 15 West=7.5
Please select Region / State Agency North East 21
Please describe your region and project prioritization process. (5000 Character Maximum)
The Northeast Colorado All Hazards Region respectfully submits projects for consideration in two major initiatives of the FY2007
SHSP.The eleven counties in the Northeast Region are committed to improving emergency preparedness and response to CBRNE and all
hazards events within the region and the State of Colorado.The projects included in the application will improve the ability of individual
agencies,the Northeast Region and the State of Colorado to prevent,deter, respond to and recover from natural and man-made threats.
Initiatives proposed in this application include planning and communications.Capabilities enhanced and developed within these initiatives are
prioritized to provide the highest impact with limited funding in the region. Homeland Security funding is being requested to complete these
projects due to identified risk,assessed capability gaps and lack of resources within individual jurisdictions.
In preparing this application,the Northeast Region has conducted local and regional capability assessments as well as participated
in the statewide capability assessment. Asset and geographic-based risk assessment was also conducted locally and compiled as a region.
The result was a better defined picture of risk and capability gaps which guided prioritization of specific requests in this application. Requests
for planning,exercise,training and equipment were reviewed from eligible agencies throughout the region. Each county working group within
the region as well as standing committees representing specific projects or disciplines provided recommendations for grant prioritization. EMS,
Law Enforcement, Public Safety Communications, Citizen Corps, Exercise and Public Health sub-committees within the region provided
additional proposals, insight and recommendations. Every response and partner agency within the Northeast Region has been provided the
opportunity to propose and develop projects, request funding and provide input into our final grant application.The Northeast All Hazards
Region Steering Committee has made final recommendations and requests for funding these proposed solutions.The Steering Committee
consists of representatives from:law enforcement,fire service, EMS,emergency management,HazMat,public health, hospitals,elected
officials,public safety communications,public works, Citizen Corps and agriculture.The Steering Committee also receives technical
assistance from a coordinating team that consists of representatives from the Colorado Division of Emergency Management and the Colorado
State Patrol. Every County is represented in the process by their County Emergency Manager.This thorough approach ensures that all eligible
agencies are involved and have input in the process.
The entire process with the Northeast Region is focused and driven by National Priorities, Colorado Strategy on Homeland Security,
and FY2007 Colorado Investment Justifications. Each applicant within the Northeast Region was required to tie their request to State Strategy
Goals&Objectives,and Target Capabilities. Every applicant was also asked to justify requests with After Action Reports and Assessments.
Each applicant also verified their adoption of the Colorado Intergovernmental Agreement for Emergency Management,their status in ROSS
and NIMS compliance.
This thorough review process provided by the Northeast Region General Committee and Steering Committee has ensured that a
reasonable and effective application is presented with prioritization based on capability gaps, identified risk,Colorado Strategy for Homeland
Security and FY2007 Homeland Security Application and Investment Justifications.
Individual Project Summaries provide detailed overview of the proposed projects.
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Colorado Regional Homeland Security Grant Application
Fiscal Year 2008
PROJECT PRIORITY NUMBER (in priority order) 1
PROJECT NAME: Homeland Security Coordinator
(Incident Command Exercise,etc.)
Which IJ does this project support? 1 - Interoperable Communications
Project Supports LETPP Funding Requirement r
Project Supports IED Funding Requirement r
Project Supports Preparedness Planning Funding Requirement r
BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON PROJECT Required Field
1. Provide a summary description of the project. Describe what activities will be implemented and what
will be accomplished by this Project. (3000 Character Maximum)
The Northeast All Hazards Region(NEAHR)through the work of a full time coordinator will strengthen preparedness planning and
community preparedness in this project.The NEAHR has leveraged Homeland Security Grant Program funding since June 2004 to fund
a coordinator position performing assessment, planning,facilitation and management/administration functions within the region between
local,state and federal agencies. This has encompassed performance of activities related to State Homeland Security Program, Law
Enforcement Terrorism Prevention and Citizen Corps Program grants for the eleven county region including over 170 participating local
agencies.
Activities to be implemented and accomplished in FY 2008—
• Convene and coordinate the regional preparedness planning organization(NEAHR)for the purpose of grant
management/administration,strategic planning,exercise development,training delivery and multi-discipline/multi-agency
coordination
• Development of regional strategic plan addressing threat, vulnerabilities and consequences to be addressed in coordination with
the 2008 Colorado Homeland Security Strategy
• Facilitate NEAHR and working groups/sub-committees to coordinate training,exercise and planning activities
• Conduct National Preparedness System assessments within the NEAHR and eleven counties
• Implement Automated Critical Asset Management System with the Office of Preparedness and Security within the NEAHR
• Assist in implementation of FY2008 NIMS compliance objectives
• Management/Administration of Homeland Security Grant Programs including development of specifications,RFPs, purchasing
approval,quarterly reporting, Biannual Strategic Implementation Report, inventory control, monitoring,grant amendment and
change requests
The NEAHR will specifically be addressing Planning Target Capability assessment measures for improvement including—
• The region has a comprehensive strategic plan
• Exercises are conducted to test the plans
• Exercises are compliant with Homeland Security Exercise Guidelines(HSEEP)
• Plans are compliant with NIMS and the NRF
• Appropriate mutual aid agreements are in place
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2. Provide a summary description of the current state of this Project, its objectives, and any outcomes
that will be completed prior to the application of FY08 HSGP funds. (1000 Character Maximum)
Project objectives and outcomes completed prior to application include—
• Facilitation of NEAHR Steering Committee for the purpose of planning, policy and administration
• National Preparedness System Pilot Project assessment within the NEAHR and select counties in participation with the Colorado
Department of Agriculture
• Participation in SAHAC, Colorado FRAC committee, HLS fiscal training, Homeland Security Coordinator meetings, CCNC,
Northeast Colorado Emergency Managers, HSEEP training, ICS training,local exercises and other ongoing activities/meetings
related to coordination of Homeland Security preparedness in Northeast Colorado
• Facilitation of a regional grant application process and writing regional applications for State Homeland Security Program and
Citizen Corps Program applications
• Grant reporting and monitoring according to the Colorado Homeland Security grants Supplemental Policies and Procedures
Manual
SECTION II - MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL COLLABORATION Score = 10 points possible
A. Select level of collaboration Score = 5 point scale Statewide 5 pts
B. Describe how this Project affects multiple jurisdictions and/or levels of government. Ensure that your
answer is clear, concise, and specific. (1500 Character Maximum) Score = 5 points max
The NEAHR Regional Coordinator facilitates all-hazards State Homeland Security Grant programs and projects within the eleven
counties of the Northeast All Hazards Region.The regional coordinator serves as a point of contact for facilitating the efforts of
CDEM/OHS with local agencies. Common tasks include capability assessments, DHS Data Calls, information sharing,training
coordination,threat/risk assessment,state strategy and preparedness review to name a few.These efforts impact over 170 local
agencies(municipal,county,special district)and are coordinated with state and federal agencies. Planning,exercise and
training projects that span jurisdictions and relate to homeland security also impact agencies spanning the entire Northeast All
Hazards Region. The Regional Coordinator also contributes to statewide programs by participation in the development of
capability scoring criteria,grant funding formulas/scoring criteria, program/capability assessment,workgroups and committees at
the state level.
SECTION III - FUNDING/SUSTAINABILITY Score = 19 points possible
A. Select total percentage of matching funds this Project will contribute to the overall funding of the
Project (hard match only) Score = 15 point scale 0% = 0 pts
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B. Identify the hard match funding source and briefly describe how it will be applied to the project. (1000
Character Maximum)
NA
C. Provide a budget narrative justification of the planned expenditures (including personnel). Answers
should be clear, concise, and specific and demonstrate that the applicant has plans in place to use
the requested funds efficiently and effectively. (1500 Character Maximum) Score = 4 points max
Funds requested in the Planning Solution Area will support the Preparedness Planning requirement.A total of$150,000 requested for
the Regional Coordinator position will be used to sustain contracting of the position for a period of 18 months.This amount reflects an
increase over previous year's requests in this project area to provide continuity within the grant performance period. Colorado Division of
Emergency Management/Office of Homeland Security staff have coordinated with regions and suggested that each all-hazards region
request 18 months of funding for this project to avoid gaps in funding created by delays with awards of SHSG funds from the federal to
state level.
The Northeast All Hazards Region contracts for the services of regional coordinator.This arrangement allows for now benefits such as
healthcare,vacation/sick leave,retirement program,etc.All expenses for the regional coordinator position including travel/lodging,office
space, information technology,and materials/supplies not covered by M&A are funded out of this line item.
The Regional Coordinator funding will be used to continue the activities started in and proposed in Section I questions 1 and 2.
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D. What is the long-term approach to sustaining the capabilities created or enhanced by this Project, or
explain why this Project will not be sustained? (1500 Character Maximum) Required field
The coordinator position in this project is dependent on State Homeland Security Grant funding. Regional Coordinator positions were
created in 2004 to assist local agencies and regions with delivering all-hazards Homeland Security programs&projects and with
management&administration of State Homeland Security Grants. Funding for this position has come 100%from the Homeland Security
Grant Program while also supporting the Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Program and Citizen Corps Program.State Homeland
Security Grants will continue to require program monitoring,reporting and records retention even after grant performance periods and
funding has passed.No means for sustainment of the actual Regional Coordinator position has been identified after State Homeland
Security Grants are no longer a viable means for funding.The Northeast All Hazards Region Steering Committee has had informal
discussions about alternatives for funding of a regional coordinator include use of local funding on a per/capita basis but these
discussions have not progressed to a formal solution and are based on elimination of available funding mechanisms.
SECTION IV -TARGET CAPABILITIES, STATE STRATEGY AND FEDERAL PRIORITIES
Score = 23 points possible
A. Select one primary Target Capabilities that this Project supports. Score = 18 point max
Planning - 18 pts
B. Indicate no more than three primary Homeland Security Strategy Objectives
Goal 1 Options: NONE
Goal 2 Options: NONE
Goal 3 Options: NONE
Goal 4 Options: NONE
Goal 5 Options: 5.3 Planning
Goal 1 Options: NONE
Goal 2 Options: NONE
2 Goal 3 Options: NONE
Goal 4 Options: NONE
Goal 5 Options: 5.1 Communications
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Goal 1 Options: NONE
Goal 2 Options: NONE
3 Goal 3 Options: NONE
Goal 4 Options: NONE
Goal 5 Options: 5.2 Community Preparedness & Participation
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C. For the related Homeland Security State Strategy Objectives selected, provide an explanation of how
it is supported by this Project. (1500 Character Maximum) Score = 5 points max
Goal 5 of the Colorado Homeland Security Strategy is to Strengthen Homeland Security(HLS)Systems and Structures.
Objective 5.1 states that shared communications are essential for every goal of the Strategy and require the ability to
collaborate at many levels of government.The all-hazards Homeland Security programs and projects coordinated by the Northeast All
Hazards Region Coordinator span across the five overlapping goals in the Colorado Homeland Security State Strategy addressing
National Priorities.The Regional Coordinator facilitates communications between local, regional and state agencies that works to
address these goals.
Objective 5.2 states that the community must be prepared for and involved in the goals of prevention,protection,response
and recovery.This project supports the objectives work to incorporate volunteers and nongovernmental resources into plans&exercises
and to make sure the public is educated,trained,aware and participates in volunteer programs.Evaluation of this objective is achieved
through participation in the NPS assessment.
Objective 5.3 states that planning in all areas must be the rule, not reacting without preparation. This planning incorporates
accurate threat analysis and risk assessment data. Collection and facilitation of this data at the regional level is leady by the regional
coordinator and this project.
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SECTION V— IMPACT/IMPROVEMENT Score = 18 points total
A. For the primary Target Capability selected above, provide an explanation of how it is supported by
this Project. Describe the capability gap(s)that this Project is intended to address and how much this
Project will improve capability. (1500 Character Maximum) Score = 5 points max
Activity:Strategic Planning
Tasks
ComA 1.1.3 Develop regional strategic plans
ComA 2.9.2 Local planning
ComA 2.2.2 Coordinate agencies in planning
ComA 1.3.4 Gap analysis identify training/exercise needs
ComA 1.2 NIMS
ComA 1.3 NPS&Reporting
Measures
Regional plans include national mission areas
Activity: Develop/Revise Operational Plans
Tasks
ComA 2.1 Hazard analysis to be addressed by plans
ComA 2.3.3 Regional plans/activities involve Federal/State/Local/NGO stakeholders
Measures
Plans consistent wl NRF&NIMS
Activity: Validate Plans
Tasks
ComA 3.2 Integrated national,regional&state/local exercises
ComA 3.3 Regional/local exercises of to test the knowledge/skills/abilities of individuals/organizations
Corn 3.5 Develop,review,evaluate or update plans based on AARs to address problems/gaps
Measures
Plans exercised/evaluated according to HSEEP
The TCL identifies Resource Unit of one Planner p/250,000 pop.The NEAHR has a pop.of 643,282.This resource supports
all activities within the Target Capability.
The Planning Target Capability scored 3.22 on the FY2008 Colorado Target Capability Assessment for the NEAHR.Areas
addressed by this project for improvement will include specific assessment measures: 1)The region has a comprehensive strategic
plan 6)Exercises are conducted to test the plans 7) Exercises are compliant with HSEEP 8)Plans are compliant with NIMS and the
NRF 9)Appropriate mutual aid agreements are in place
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B. What outputs and outcomes will indicate that this Project is successful at the end of the FY08 HSGP
period of performance? Outcomes should demonstrate progress toward the overall objective of the
Project and include outcomes expected during, and at the conclusion of, the grant period of
performance. Outputs should be measureable and demonstrate that they lead to the outcomes
described. (1500 Character Maximum) Score = 5 points max
The successful Output of this project will be sustainment of the Regional Coordinator position and coordination of State
Homeland Security Grant management/administration, purchasing,monitoring,reporting,planning,exercise and training activities within
the eleven counties of the region.
The successful Outcome will be to incorporate accurate threat analysis and risk assessment to ensure that the capabilities
required to prevent,protect against,respond to and recover from all-hazards events are available when and where needed. Plans and
projects within the Homeland Security Grant program will be integrated both vertically and horizontally with appropriate departments,
agencies and jurisdictions at the local,state and federal level.
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C. Provide descriptions for up to 10 milestones and the associated key activities that lead to the
milestone event over the FY08 HSGP period of performance. Start dates should reflect the start of the
associated key activities and end dates should reflect when the milestone event will occur.
Sustainment Projects must identify at least one milestone to describe maintenance and sustainment
activities associated with the Project.Answers should demonstrate that the applicant has sufficient,
sequential, and achievable plans for implementing the Project over the grant period of performance,
including discrete tasks and timelines. Score = 5 points max
Milestone#1 Start Date October 2008 End Date December 31, 2009
Description Management and Administration
Related Regional Coordinator will submit all required reports and conduct all activities related to
Activities management and administration of State Homeland Security Grants for the Northeast All
Hazards Region
Milestone#2 Start Date October 2008 End Date December 2008
Description Purchasing
Related Initial purchasing of equipment funded to the NEAHR through State Homeland Security Grants.
Activities This will include the development of specifications, bidding and purchase orders to successfully
acquire approved equipment items.
Milestone#3 Start Date October 2008 End Date December 31, 2009
Description Project Management
Related Implement and sustain all projects funded by State Homeland Security Grants in the NEAHR.
Activities
Milestone#4 Start Date October 2008 End Date December 31, 2009
Description Coordination
Related The position will coordinate all-hazards Homeland Security preparedness programs between
Activities local,state and federal agencies in the NEAHR.
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Milestone#5 Start Date October 2008 End Date March 2009
Description Grant Development
Related Strategic Planning,Assessment and writing of FY2009 State Homeland Security Grants for the
Activities NEAHR.
Milestone#6 Start Date TBD End Date TBD
Description Assessment
Related Facilitate National Preparedness System assessment for NEAHR(or state Target Capability
Activities Assessment if NPS not initiated).
Milestone#7 Start Date TBD End Date TBD
Description Exercises
Related Facilitate development and execution of State Homeland Security Grant Program exercises
Activities following HSEEP guidelines
Milestone#8 Start Date TBD End Date TBD
Description Training
Related Facilitate scheduling and delivery of State Homeland Security Grant Program funded and other
Activities available trainings throughout the region.
Milestone#9 Start Date End Date
Description
Related
Activities
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Milestone Start Date End Date
#10
Description
Related
Activities
D. List and describe up to three potential challenges to effective implementation of this Project over the
entire FY08 HSGP period of performance. For each identified challenge, provide a brief description of
how the challenge will be mitigated, and indicate a probability of occurrence (high, medium, low), and
level of impact should it occur(high, medium, low). Answers should demonstrate that the applicant
has identified challenges to successful implementation and execution of the Project, and has
proactive or anticipatory mitigation strategies to address those challenges. Score = 3 points max
Challenge(100 Char. Max) Probabilityllmpact Mitigation Strategy(500 Char. Max)
(High/Med/Low)
Probability
Position funding has spanned 12 Funding for the coordinator in the FY2008 HSGP
months while grant performance High has been requested for 18 months.This is
1, has ranged from 18-30 months. anticipated to cover 3/4 of the performance period
Impact and should cover the expected duration of all
Medium projects proposed for funding with the SHSG
Probability
Funding for training/exercise Region will continue to input data into the statewide
program not provided. Medium Exercise/Training calendar and provide a centralized
2. point for information about training.Coordinator will
Impact make efforts to facilitate Exercise/Training not
Medium funded by HSGP.
Probability
High
3. Impact
High
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PROJECT PRIORITY NUMBER (in priority order) 2
PROJECT NAME: Regional Planning, Training & Exercise
(Incident Command Exercise,etc.)
Which IJ does this project support? 2 - Planning
Project Supports LETPP Funding Requirement r
Project Supports IED Funding Requirement r
Project Supports Preparedness Planning Funding Requirement r
BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON PROJECT Required Field
1. Provide a summary description of the project. Describe what activities will be implemented and what
will be accomplished by this Project. (3000 Character Maximum)
The Northeast All Hazards Region(NEAHR)will be implementing planning,exercise and training activities will be implemented with this
project.Agencies within the region completed a Weapons of Mass Destruction plan in 2002 at the county level.This plan is in need of
updating to comply with Presidential Directive 8,the National Incident Management System and the National Response Framework.This
planning process will update the Weapons of Mass Destruction plans as an annex of each county Local Emergency Operations Plan and
provide a template for adopting the plan at the local level(municipality).
Union Colony Fire Rescue Authority(UCFRA)will update COOP/COG plans for the City of Greeley and all associated agencies. UCFRA
will also conduct a vulnerability assessment on their water supply and treatment system with best practices to be shared and applied to
other facilities within the region and state.
Training and exercise workshops and conferences will be used to enhance or further develop capabilities that have been improved
through this year and previous years Homeland Security Grant Program projects.A regional exercise and training program will bring
standardized training to agencies throughout the region by delivering training and exercises to local agencies where they are able to fully
engage in the activities.
A public education program for Morgan County will provide 911 outreach and education campaigns to citizens including individuals and
families.
Finally, backup generation capabilities will be applied to EOC facilities in Fort Collins and Sedgwick County to enhance EOC capabilities.
Activities to be implemented and accomplished—
Development of a comprehensive regional training program directed at emergency management capabilities,law enforcement
IED detection&prevention and National Incident Management System
Implementation of a comprehensive regional exercise program developing agency personnel who can design,deliver and
evaluate exercises using HSEEP guidelines
Update of Weapons of Mass Destruction Annex to meet evolving federal guidance and state strategy
• Developing COOP/COG plans and conducting vulnerability assessments
The NEAHR region will specifically be addressing Planning Target Capability assessment measures for improvement including—
Exercises are conducted to test plans and procedures
• Exercises are compliant with HSEEP
• Plans are compliant with NIMS and the NRP
Colorado Regional Homeland Security Grant Application
Fiscal Year 2008
2. Provide a summary description of the current state of this Project, its objectives, and any outcomes
that will be completed prior to the application of FY08 HSGP funds. (1000 Character Maximum)
Project objectives and outcomes completed prior to application include—
The NEAHR completed a WMD annex in 2004.This will be the baseline for updating to a current WMD plan. Counties are
currently transferring their LEOP to an ESF format and the WMD annex will be incorporated.
The NEAHR has developed COOP/COG plans at the county level. Further development of the COOP/COG has taken place on
a limited basis at the municipal level. Development of this plan for UCFRA will continue development among the primary population
centers within the region.
The NEAHR has provided training and coordinated exercises where possible.A lack of funding at the regional level has
hampered the development of a comprehensive exercise and training program.Accomplishments to date have focused on pandemic
preparedness,mass casualty incidents and communications.
SECTION II - MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL COLLABORATION Score = 10 points possible
A. Select level of collaboration Score = 5 point scale Regional 3 pts
B. Describe how this Project affects multiple jurisdictions and/or levels of government. Ensure that your
answer is clear, concise, and specific. (1500 Character Maximum) Score = 5 points max
The NEAHR facilitates the coordination of training,exercise and planning activities that span across the eleven counties and over 170
local agencies(municipal,county, special district)with the region.These activities are also coordinated with state and federal
stakeholders where appropriate.These activities will be delivered in a manner that encourages participation across a geographically
diverse region by brining opportunities to the local level.
SECTION III - FUNDING/SUSTAINABILITY Score = 19 points possible
A. Select total percentage of matching funds this Project will contribute to the overall funding of the
Project(hard match only) Score = 15 point scale 1 - 10% = 3 pts
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B. Identify the hard match funding source and briefly describe how it will be applied to the project. (1000
Character Maximum)
Hard match on the Fort Collins EOC generator project will include$26,000 including site work, property acquisition, maintenance,fuel
tank installation and fuel cost for operations.Training,testing and maintenance costs will also be sustained by the receiving agency.
C. Provide a budget narrative justification of the planned expenditures (including personnel). Answers
should be clear, concise,and specific and demonstrate that the applicant has plans in place to use
the requested funds efficiently and effectively. (1500 Character Maximum) Score = 4 points max
Specific costs associated with projects outlined in Section I questions 1 &2 include—
$15,000 for WMD annex update
• $15,000 for development of a comprehensive regional exercise program
• $16,198 for developing UCFRA COOP/COG plan
• $60,000 for development and delivery of regional training program
• $140,000 for Fort Collins EOC generator
• $114,000 for City of Greeley water distribution vulnerability assessment
• $10,000 for Sedgwick County EOC generator
D. What is the long-term approach to sustaining the capabilities created or enhanced by this Project, or
explain why this Project will not be sustained? (1500 Character Maximum) Required field
Regional training and exercise programs are dependent on State Homeland Security Grant funding.Although local training and
exercises will continue to take place in individual jurisdictions,a coordinated regional approach to standardized training and exercising
will not take place without continued funding.
All other items in this project will be dependent on local general fund expenditures to sustain/update planning and equipment.WMD
plans once developed will be sustained as part of updated ESF formated LEOPs.The COOP/COG planning will be updated on a yearly
basis utilizing local personnel.Generators for Fort Collins and Sedgwick County will be maintained using local funding.
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SECTION IV-TARGET CAPABILITIES, STATE STRATEGY AND FEDERAL PRIORITIES
Score = 23 points possible
A. Select one primary Target Capabilities that this Project supports. Score = 18 point max
Planning - 18 pts
B. Indicate no more than three primary Homeland Security Strategy Objectives
Goal 1 Options: NONE
Goal 2 Options: NONE
Goal 3 Options: NONE
Goal 4 Options: NONE
Goal 5 Options: 5.3 Planning
Goal 1 Options: NONE
Goal 2 Options: 2.1 Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP)
2 Goal 3 Options: NONE
Goal 4 Options: NONE
Goal 5 Options: NONE
Goal 1 Options: NONE
Goal 2 Options: NONE
3 Goal 3 Options: 3.4 Emergency Operations Center Management
Goal 4 Options: NONE
Goal 5 Options: NONE
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C. For the related Homeland Security State Strategy Objectives selected, provide an explanation of how
it is supported by this Project. (1500 Character Maximum) Score = 5 points max
Objective 5.3 states that planning in all areas must be the rule,not reacting without preparation. This planning incorporates accurate
threat analysis and risk assessment data. Collection and facilitation of this data at the regional level is lead by the regional coordinator
and this project. Developing a regional approach to training and exercise embraces the same concept.
Objective 2.1 reduces the risk,vulnerability and consequence of an attack on Cl/KR;improves risk assessments; prioritizes assets;
implements protective and preventative programs&plans.The development of WMD&COOP/COG plans will continue the reduction of
risk,vulnerability and consequences on specific assets within the region.
Objective 3.4 ensures that events are effectively managed through multi-agency coordination.The region will provide a redundant power
source to an EOC that can be utilized as a regional MACC and for an EOC that also houses medical surge and sheltering capabilities in
an isolated portion of the region.
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SECTION V - IMPACT/IMPROVEMENT Score = 18 points total
A. For the primary Target Capability selected above, provide an explanation of how it is supported by
this Project. Describe the capability gap(s)that this Project is intended to address and how much this
Project will improve capability. (1500 Character Maximum) Score = 5 points max
Activity: Develop/Revise Operational Plans
Critical Tasks
ComA 2.1 Conduct hazard analysis to identify threats,vulnerabilities and consequences to be addressed by
emergency management and/or preparedness plans
ComA 2.3.3 Regional coordination plans or activities involve Federal,State, Local, NGO and private stakeholders
Preparedness Measures
Preparedness plans are consistent with NRP and NIMS
Activity: Validate Plans
Critical Tasks
ComA 3.2 Develop integrated national, regional and state/local exercises
ComA 3.3 Develop regional/local exercises of sufficient intensity to challenge management and operations and to test
the knowledge,skills and abilities of individuals and organizations
Com 3.5 Develop,review,evaluate or update emergency management and/or preparedness plans based on lessons learned
and/or AARs to address problems/gaps and needed corrective actions
Preparedness Measures
Plans are exercised and/or evaluated according to Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program( HSEEP)
requirements
The Planning Target Capability scored 3.22 on the FY2008 Colorado Target Capability Assessment for the Northeast All Hazards
Region.Areas which will be addressed by this project for improvement will include specific assessment measures: 6)Exercises are
conducted to test plans 7)Exercises are compliant with Homeland Security Exercise Guidelines(HSEEP) 8)Plans are compliant with
NIMS and the National Response Plan
B. What outputs and outcomes will indicate that this Project is successful at the end of the FY08 HSGP
period of performance? Outcomes should demonstrate progress toward the overall objective of the
Project and include outcomes expected during, and at the conclusion of,the grant period of
performance. Outputs should be measureable and demonstrate that they lead to the outcomes
described. (1500 Character Maximum) Score = 5 points max
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The successful Output of this project will be—
Development of comprehensive Regional exercise and training programs
• Development of local WMD Annex
• COOP/COG plan covering UCFRA
• Generating capability for local EOCs in Fort Collins and Sedgwick County
The successful Outcome will be to reduce the risk,vulnerability and consequences of an attack of Cl/KR;to ensure that events can be
effectively managed through multi-agency coordination;provide comprehensive training opportunities to agencies at the local level
through a coordinated regional approach;exercises are conducted across jurisdictional boundaries using HSEEP guidelines.
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C. Provide descriptions for up to 10 milestones and the associated key activities that lead to the
milestone event over the FY08 HSGP period of performance. Start dates should reflect the start of the
associated key activities and end dates should reflect when the milestone event will occur.
Sustainment Projects must identify at least one milestone to describe maintenance and sustainment
activities associated with the Project.Answers should demonstrate that the applicant has sufficient,
sequential, and achievable plans for implementing the Project over the grant period of performance,
including discrete tasks and timelines. Score = 5 points max
Milestone#1 Start Date October 2008 End Date December 31, 2009
Description Management &Administration
Related Regional Coordinator will submit all required reports and conduct all activities related to
Activities management and administration of State Homeland Security Grants for the Northeast All
Hazards Region
Milestone#2 Start Date October 2008 End Date December 2008
Description Purchasing
Related Initial purchasing of equipment funded to the NEAHR through State Homeland
Activities Security Grants. RFP development for planning activities. Scheduling of
training/exercise activities. This will include the development of specifications,
bidding and purchase orders to successfully acquire approved equipment
items and implement planning/exercise/training activities.
Milestone#3 Start Date October 2008 End Date December 31, 2009
Description Project Management
Related Implement and sustain all projects funded by State Homeland Security Grants
Activities in the NEAHR.
Milestone#4 Start Date October 2008 End Date December 31, 2009
Description Exercises
Related Facilitate development and execution of State Homeland Security Grant
Activities Program exercises following HSEEP guidelines
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Milestone#5 Start Date October 2008 End Date December 31, 2009
Description Training
Related Facilitate scheduling and delivery of State Homeland Security Grant Program
Activities funded and other available trainings throughout the region.
Milestone#6 Start Date End Date
Description
Related
Activities
Milestone#7 Start Date End Date
Description
Related
Activities
Milestone#8 Start Date End Date
Description
Related
Activities
Milestone#9 Start Date End Date
Description
Related
Activities
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D. List and describe up to three potential challenges to effective implementation of this Project over the
entire FY08 HSGP period of performance. For each identified challenge, provide a brief description of
how the challenge will be mitigated, and indicate a probability of occurrence(high, medium, low), and
level of impact should it occur(high, medium, low). Answers should demonstrate that the applicant
has identified challenges to successful implementation and execution of the Project, and has
proactive or anticipatory mitigation strategies to address those challenges. Score = 3 points max
Challenge(100 Char. Max) Probability/Impact Mitigation Strategy(500 Char. Max)
(High/Med/Low)
Probability Region will continue to input data into
Funding for Medium the statewide Exercise/Training
training/exercise program calendar and provide a centralized
1. not provided. Impact point for information about training.
Coordinator will make efforts to
Medium facilitate Exercise/Training not funded
by HSGP.
Probability
High
2.
Impact
High
Probability
High
3. Impact
High
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2008 Grant Application Form
Project Continuation Page 3 of
PROJECT PRIORITY NUMBER (in priority order) 3
PROJECT NAME: Interoperable Communications
(Incident Command Exercise,etc.)
Which IJ does this project support? 1 - Interoperable Communications
Project Supports LETPP Funding Requirement r
Project Supports IED Funding Requirement r
Project Supports Preparedness Planning Funding Requirement r
BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON PROJECT Required Field
1. Provide a summary description of the project. Describe what activities will be implemented and what
will be accomplished by this Project. (3000 Character Maximum)
The project will enhance communications capabilities in response agencies throughout the Northeast All Hazards Region.Activities will
include purchase of end user equipment for law enforcement,fire service, EMS and public works agencies. Enhancement of tactical DTR
coverage within the region will be accomplished with the purchase of a mobile repeater that is deployable to locations with inadequate
coverage or limited resources.These activities will improve interoperable communications for established agencies as well as agencies
still attempting to migrate to the DTR system.
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2. Provide a summary description of the current state of this Project, its objectives, and any outcomes
that will be completed prior to the application of FY08 HSGP funds. (1000 Character Maximum)
The Northeast All Hazards Region has undertaken a multi-year effort to enhance interoperable communication among response
agencies in the eleven counties. The first phase of this project was to provide interoperable communications among first responder
command staff and dispatch centers throughout the region. Law enforcement,fire service and EMS agencies in over 170 jurisdictions
received portable 800 MHz radios while emergency management agencies received mobile radio equipment.Dispatch centers received
consolette equipment to provide basic communication capabilities with this equipment that was new to most agencies within the region.
Follow-up phases to this project have enhanced interoperability in first response agencies while assisting in migration to the DTR system
as a primary means of communications.The Northeast All Hazards Region has also exercised interoperable communications capabilities
through a regional exercise involving local,state and federal agencies across juri
SECTION II - MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL COLLABORATION Score = 10 points possible
A. Select level of collaboration Score = 5 point scale Regional 3 pts
B. Describe how this Project affects multiple jurisdictions and/or levels of government. Ensure that your
answer is clear, concise, and specific. (1500 Character Maximum) Score = 5 points max
This project involves multiple jurisdictions across the eleven county Northeast All Hazards Region. Participating disciplines include law
enforcement,fire service, EMS and public works responders. Enhancement of interoperable communications will enable these agencies
to communicate with agencies across the region and State of Colorado.The purchase of a mobile repeater will also provide a resource
that is deployable across the Northeast All Hazards Region and to other regions within the state.
SECTION III - FUNDING/SUSTAINABILITY Score = 19 points possible
A. Select total percentage of matching funds this Project will contribute to the overall funding of the
Project (hard match only) Score = 15 point scale 0% = 0 pts
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B. Identify the hard match funding source and briefly describe how it will be applied to the project. (1000
Character Maximum)
NA
C. Provide a budget narrative justification of the planned expenditures (including personnel).Answers
should be clear, concise,and specific and demonstrate that the applicant has plans in place to use
the requested funds efficiently and effectively. (1500 Character Maximum) Score = 4 points max
Purchase of mobile and portable 800 MHz radio equipment
6 user DECT in suit communication equipment
Deployable portable 800 MHz repeater
D. What is the long-term approach to sustaining the capabilities created or enhanced by this Project, or
explain why this Project will not be sustained? (1500 Character Maximum) Required field
The equipment purchased in this project will be sustained by individual agencies.The Northeast All Hazards Region has emphasized the
need to maintain interoperable communications equipment through agency equipment maintenance contracts or intemal maintenance
programs. Equipment replacement is the responsibility of each agency.
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SECTION IV -TARGET CAPABILITIES, STATE STRATEGY AND FEDERAL PRIORITIES
Score = 23 points possible
A. Select one primary Target Capabilities that this Project supports. Score = 18 point max
Planning - 18 pts
B. Indicate no more than three primary Homeland Security Strategy Objectives
Goal 1 Options: NONE
Goal 2 Options: NONE
Goal 3 Options: NONE
Goal 4 Options: NONE
Goal 5 Options: 5.1 Communications
Goal 1 Options: NONE
Goal 2 Options: NONE
2 Goal 3 Options: NONE
Goal 4 Options: NONE
Goal 5 Options: NONE
Goal 1 Options: NONE
Goal 2 Options: NONE
3 Goal 3 Options: NONE
Goal 4 Options: NONE
Goal 5 Options: NONE
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C. For the related Homeland Security State Strategy Objectives selected, provide an explanation of how
it is supported by this Project. (1500 Character Maximum) Score = 5 points max
The improvement of interoperable communications in this projects will enhance the continuous flow of critical information needed for
emergency response operations by multi-jurisdictional and multi-disciplinary responders within NIMS guidelines.
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SECTION V - IMPACT/IMPROVEMENT Score = 18 points total
A. For the primary Target Capability selected above, provide an explanation of how it is supported by
this Project. Describe the capability gap(s)that this Project is intended to address and how much this
Project will improve capability. (1500 Character Maximum) Score = 5 points max
This project is intended to address the Communications Target Capability.Gaps in reliable, redundant and robust communications
systems for daily operations will be addressed by assisting agencies in migration to the 800MHz DTR system.This coordinated
procurement and placement of technology is based on gap analysis of agency requirements using the interoperability spectrum. The
project will directly impact Critical Tasks CommC 1.4 and ComC 1.7.2 in improving the capability defined in this project.
B. What outputs and outcomes will indicate that this Project is successful at the end of the FY08 HSGP
period of performance? Outcomes should demonstrate progress toward the overall objective of the
Project and include outcomes expected during, and at the conclusion of,the grant period of
performance. Outputs should be measureable and demonstrate that they lead to the outcomes
described. (1500 Character Maximum) Score = 5 points max
The Northeast All Hazards Region will purchase mobile and portable 800 MHz equipment and place it in the hands of strategically
prioritized end users in the law enforcement,fire service, EMS and public works disciplines.Tactical communications equipment will be
purchased for the Larimer County Bomb Squad.A deployable mobile repeater will be located in the City of Loveland.The expected
outcome will be the continuous flow of critical information amont multi-jurisdictional and multi-disciplinary emergency responders within
the Northeast All Hazards Region in compliance with NIMS.
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C. Provide descriptions for up to 10 milestones and the associated key activities that lead to the
milestone event over the FY08 HSGP period of performance. Start dates should reflect the start of the
associated key activities and end dates should reflect when the milestone event will occur.
Sustainment Projects must identify at least one milestone to describe maintenance and sustainment
activities associated with the Project.Answers should demonstrate that the applicant has sufficient,
sequential, and achievable plans for implementing the Project over the grant period of performance,
including discrete tasks and timelines. Score = 5 points max
Milestone#1 Start Date October 2008 End Date December 2008
Description Development of equipment specifications
Related
Activities
Milestone#2 Start Date December 2008 End Date February 2009
Description Purchase Orders
Related Issue Purchase Orders for all equipment approved within project
Activities
Milestone#3 Start Date January 2009 End Date June 2009
Description Equipment receipt
Related Receipt, inventory and deployment of all equipment within project
Activities
Milestone#4 Start Date March 2009 End Date August 2009
Description Training
Related End user training on all equipment deployed within project
Activities
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Milestone#5 Start Date October 2008 End Date December 31, 2009
Description Exercises
Related Develop exercises utilizing interoperable communications equipment
Activities
Milestone#6 Start Date End Date
Description
Related
Activities
Milestone#7 Start Date End Date
Description
Related
Activities
Milestone#8 Start Date End Date
Description
Related
Activities
Milestone#9 Start Date End Date
Description
Related
Activities
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Activities
D. List and describe up to three potential challenges to effective implementation of this Project over the
entire FY08 HSGP period of performance. For each identified challenge, provide a brief description of
how the challenge will be mitigated, and indicate a probability of occurrence (high, medium, low), and
level of impact should it occur(high, medium, low). Answers should demonstrate that the applicant
has identified challenges to successful implementation and execution of the Project, and has
proactive or anticipatory mitigation strategies to address those challenges. Score = 3 points max
I Challenge(100 Char. Max) Probability/Impact Mitigation Strategy(500 Char. Max)
(High/Med/Low)
Limited funding available Probability Region will continue to prioritize
for 800 MHz DTR deployment of available resources to
migration Medium assist agencies ready to fully migrate
1. Impact to DTR system.
High
Probability
High
2. Impact
High
Probability
High
3. Impact
High
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PROJECT PRIORITY NUMBER (in priority order) 4
PROJECT NAME: Surveillance
(Incident Command Exercise,etc.)
Which IJ does this project support? 4 - IED Prevention
szi
Project Supports LETPP Funding Requirement
Project Supports IED Funding Requirement r
Project Supports Preparedness Planning Funding Requirement r
BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON PROJECT Required Field
1. Provide a summary description of the project. Describe what activities will be implemented and what
will be accomplished by this Project. (3000 Character Maximum)
This project involves the acquisition of equipment that can locate and isolate or deny/disrupt service to specific wireless/cellular
phones,wireless/cellular Aircards,or all phones/Aircards in a specific target area. This equipment is defined as authorized equipment
on the DHS Authorized Equipment List under:
AEL Number: 13LE-00-SURV/Title: Equipment, Law Enforcement Surveillance,
Title:Equipment,Law Enforcement Surveillance
Description:
Surveillance equipment and related accessories,including by not limited to:audio,data, and visual equipment. Includes electronic
equipment such as Pen registers(equipment capable of capturing incoming and outgoing phone numbers,along with the duration of
calls,without listening to the actual conversations).Also includes equipment designed to extract information from personal digital
assistants(PDAs)and cellular devices such as cellular phones and messaging devices.
Under the Grant Allowability tab:
Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Program(LETPP)or 2008 SHSP/UASI 25%Quota:YES
This equipment will be installed and maintained by the Weld County Sheriffs Office and available to other law enforcement agencies in
the Northeast All-Hazards Region. The Sheriffs Office will send equipment operator(s)to training and through regular exercises the
equipment and operator(s)can maintain proficiency.
This equipment will help to quickly locate,and isolate the target wireless phone or Aircard. The equipment is capable of operating in a
passive mode which allows the operator to quickly survey a geographic area and identify all of the wireless devices in that particular
area. By having this'passive'capability the operator is able to quickly survey multiple units or switch to active mode and interact with a
specific device
By identifying a target wireless/cellular phones,wireless/cellular Aircards in a simulation and successfully denying any incoming calls
to the wireless/cellular phones,wireless/cellular Aircards we can show that location of a criminal with a specific wireless device and/
or denial/disruption of service to the criminals'wireless/cellular phones,wireless/cellular Aircards is possible. This equipment will be
a valuable tool to members of the Northeast All-Hazards Region. By providing this equipment and operator(s)to Region members they
will have a completely new tool in locating,or disrupting service to wireless telephony equipment used by criminal or terrorist
organizations to carry out attacks.
The final Investment Justification for the Northeast Region will also include purchase and deployment of a"Tiger Cam"IP Video
Surveillance system for the Larimer County Sheriffs Office. Total cost of this portion of the project is included in the budget summary at
$8,000.
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2. Provide a summary description of the current state of this Project, its objectives, and any outcomes
that will be completed prior to the application of FY08 HSGP funds. (1000 Character Maximum)
The current state of the project is in the research and acquisition stage. The Weld County Sheriffs Office has spoken to the equipment
vendor and obtained a price quote. They have also spoken to a federal agency,a state agency,and a local agency that uses the
equipment and found both agencies have had great success with the performance and ability of the equipment.
The objectives are to secure funding for the equipment and identify a vehicle for the equipment to be installed in. Currently there are
several unmarked vehicles available which could easily accommodate the equipment.
The objectives of this equipment would be to locate and isolate or deny/disrupt service to specific wireless/cellular phones,wireless/
cellular Aircards,or all phones/Aircards in a specific target area used by criminal or terrorist organizations to carry out attacks.
By locating and isolating or denying/disrupting service to specific wireless/cellular phones,wireless/cellular Aircards,
SECTION II - MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL COLLABORATION Score = 10 points possible
A. Select level of collaboration Score = 5 point scale
Multi-County within a Region 2 pts
B. Describe how this Project affects multiple jurisdictions and/or levels of government. Ensure that your
answer is clear, concise, and specific. (1500 Character Maximum) Score = 5 points max
All jurisdictions have the same concerns and challenges as they relate to locating criminal or terrorist organizations. As we have seen in
the past in Weld County criminals do not limit their crimes to a single jurisdiction. Often criminal episodes span several jurisdictions
simultaneously;as Weld County has experienced with storms,pursuits,or other crimes. Weld County is in a unique position to respond
to multiple jurisdictions as agreements are already in place for mutual aid with multiple jurisdictions and the Sheriffs Office has
jurisdiction which covers multiple municipalities.
Letters of support have been received by Larimer County Sheriff Alderden,and the Loveland Police Department. .
SECTION III - FUNDING/SUSTAINABILITY Score = 19 points possible
A. Select total percentage of matching funds this Project will contribute to the overall funding of the
Project(hard match only) Score = 15 point scale 1 - 10% = 3 pts
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B. Identify the hard match funding source and briefly describe how it will be applied to the project. (1000
Character Maximum)
C. Provide a budget narrative justification of the planned expenditures (including personnel).Answers
should be clear, concise, and specific and demonstrate that the applicant has plans in place to use
the requested funds efficiently and effectively. (1500 Character Maximum) Score = 4 points max
Equipment
1 KingFish 1-CH Dual-Mode Package including a vehicular and man portable configuration with CDMA/GSM/iDEN software. The kit
includes the following items:
KingFish 1 CH 27,800
Amberjack X DF Antenna 24,300
COMA software for KingFish 18,100
GSM software for KingFish 18,100
DEN software for KingFish 18,100
Pocket PC Controller(PDA)for KingFish 910
Dell Laptop PC Controller for KingFish 3,450
Airborne Geolocation Kit 9,000
Mini PC Controller 3,200
10 W power amp kit 4,500
TARPON Geolocation Software 3,800
CDMA Training in FL 3,200
GSM Training in FL 3,200
iDEN Training in FL 3,200
KingFish Training in FL 3,200
Weld County Sheriff matching funds 1,440.60-
TOTAL $142,619.40
Equipment includes receiver package,software,antennas,&computers specifically designed to locate&isolate or deny/disrupt
service to specific wireless/cellular phones,wireless/cellular Aircards,or all phones/Aircards in a specific target area used by crim
D. What is the long-term approach to sustaining the capabilities created or enhanced by this Project, or
explain why this Project will not be sustained? (1500 Character Maximum) Required field
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SECTION IV-TARGET CAPABILITIES, STATE STRATEGY AND FEDERAL PRIORITIES
Score = 23 points possible
A. Select one primary Target Capabilities that this Project supports. Score = 18 point max
Intelligence/Information Sharing - 12 pts
B. Indicate no more than three primary Homeland Security Strategy Objectives
Goal 1 Options: 1.4 Counter-Terror Investigations and Law Enforcem
Goal 2 Options: NONE
Goal 3 Options: NONE
Goal 4 Options: NONE
Goal 5 Options: NONE
Goal 1 Options: 1.2 Information Gathering and Recognition of Indic
Goal 2 Options: NONE
2 Goal 3 Options: NONE
Goal 4 Options: NONE
Goal 5 Options: NONE
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Goa11 Options: NONE
Goal 2 Options: NONE
3 Goal 3 Options: NONE
Goal 4 Options: NONE
Goal 5 Options: NONE
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C. For the related Homeland Security State Strategy Objectives selected, provide an explanation of how
it is supported by this Project. (1500 Character Maximum) Score = 5 points max
This project conforms to Colorado Homeland Security Strategy goal number 1.
Goal#1 —Prevent and disrupt terrorist attacks—Deny terrorists,their weapons, and other terror-related materials entry to the homeland.
Prevent violent and/or extremist radicalization in our homeland.
Objective 1.4 Counter-Terror Investigations and Law Enforcement
1. Suspects involved in criminal activities related to homeland security are successfully deterred,
detected,disrupted, investigated, and apprehended.
This equipment will deny or disrupt terrorists and criminal's access to wireless/cellular phones,wireless/cellular Aircards,or all phones
/Aircards in a specific target area which can be used for attacks.
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SECTION V - IMPACT/IMPROVEMENT Score = 18 points total
A. For the primary Target Capability selected above, provide an explanation of how it is supported by
this Project. Describe the capability gap(s)that this Project is intended to address and how much this
Project will improve capability. (1500 Character Maximum) Score = 5 points max
This equipment supports the target capability of"prevent mission:information gathering and recognition of indicators and warnings"by
allowing law enforcement to identify items used by criminal or terrorist organizations to carry out attacks,specifically wireless/cellular
phones,wireless/cellular Aircards. This equipment has the unique ability to locate and isolate or deny/disrupt service to specific
wireless/cellular phones,wireless/cellular Aircards,or all phones/Aircards in a specific target area.
Currently a gap exists in Weld County and the Northeast All-Hazards Region in the ability to locate and isolate or deny/disrupt service
to specific wireless/cellular phones,wireless/cellular Aircards,or all phones/Aircards in a specific target area that could be used by
criminal or terrorist organizations to carry out attacks. This project will address this gap by bringing the capability to the Northeast All-
Hazards Region.
This project will improve the capabilities of the Northeast All-Hazards Region to locate and isolate or deny/disrupt service to specific
wireless/cellular phones,wireless/cellular Aircards used by criminal or terrorist organizations to carry out attacks to 100%ability.
B. What outputs and outcomes will indicate that this Project is successful at the end of the FY08 HSGP
period of performance? Outcomes should demonstrate progress toward the overall objective of the
Project and include outcomes expected during, and at the conclusion of, the grant period of
performance. Outputs should be measureable and demonstrate that they lead to the outcomes
described. (1500 Character Maximum) Score = 5 points max
A successful outcome will be measurable when the equipment is funded, purchased,and operator(s)are trained,and can successfully
demonstrate the ability locate and isolate or deny/disrupt service to specific wireless/cellular phones,wireless/cellular Aircards,or all
phones/Aircards in a specific target area that could be used by criminal or terrorist organizations to carry out attacks.
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C. Provide descriptions for up to 10 milestones and the associated key activities that lead to the
milestone event over the FY08 HSGP period of performance. Start dates should reflect the start of the
associated key activities and end dates should reflect when the milestone event will occur.
Sustainment Projects must identify at least one milestone to describe maintenance and sustainment
activities associated with the Project.Answers should demonstrate that the applicant has sufficient,
sequential, and achievable plans for implementing the Project over the grant period of performance,
including discrete tasks and timelines. Score = 5 points max
Milestone#1 Start Date November 1, 2008 End Date November 15, 2008
Description Training
Related Training in Florida for operator(s)of equipment. Successful completion of the course will
Activities indicate the milestone is complete
Milestone#2 Start Date December 1, 2008 End Date December 31, 2008
Description Product demonstration
Related Successfully demonstrate a target test phone(s) can be located and isolated or
Activities service denied/disrupted to the target wireless/cellular phones,
wireless/cellular Aircards, or all target phones/Aircards in a specific target area
Milestone#3 Start Date End Date
Description
Related
Activities
Milestone#4 Start Date End Date
Description
Related
Activities
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Milestone#5 Start Date End Date
Description
Related
Activities
Milestone#6 Start Date End Date
Description
Related
Activities
Milestone#7 Start Date End Date
Description
Related
Activities
Milestone#8 Start Date End Date
Description
Related
Activities
Milestone#9 Start Date End Date
Description
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D. List and describe up to three potential challenges to effective implementation of this Project over the
entire FY08 HSGP period of performance. For each identified challenge, provide a brief description of
how the challenge will be mitigated, and indicate a probability of occurrence(high, medium, low), and
level of impact should it occur(high, medium, low). Answers should demonstrate that the applicant
has identified challenges to successful implementation and execution of the Project, and has
proactive or anticipatory mitigation strategies to address those challenges. Score = 3 points max
I Challenge (100 Char. Max) Probabilityllmpact Mitigation Strategy(500 Char. Max)
(High/Med/Low)
Funds not awarded Probability Weld County and the members of the
Medium Northeast All-Hazards Region will not
have a way to locate and isolate or
Impact deny / disrupt service to specific
1. wireless / cellular phones, wireless /
High cellular Aircards, or all phones /
Aircards in a specific target area that
could be used by criminal or terrorist
organizations to carry out attacks
Equipment partially Probability Attempt to resolve the funding shortfall
funded Medium by another grant process or
2 approaching commissioners for
Impact monies through a budget request or
High energy impact grant.
The grant is awarded but Probability Attempt to obtain the training funds
training is not Medium needed by asking the commissioners,
finding a training grant, using budgeted
3. Impact training monies within the Sheriff's
Medium Office, or attempting to locate training
which may be within driving distance
from Greeley/ Denver area.
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Project Continuation Page 5 of
PROJECT PRIORITY NUMBER (in priority order) 5
PROJECT NAME: Preparedness Planning for Bio/Pandemic
(Incident Command Exercise, etc.)
Which IJ does this project support? 5 - Community Preparedness
Project Supports LETPP Funding Requirement r
Project Supports IED Funding Requirement r
Project Supports Preparedness Planning Funding Requirement f�
BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON PROJECT Required Field
1. Provide a summary description of the project. Describe what activities will be implemented and what
will be accomplished by this Project. (3000 Character Maximum)
Activities in this project will target WMD Response&Decontamination, Mass Casualty/Fatality and Medical Surge capabilities.A
combination of projects from the Morgan County Medical Examiner and Weld County Department of Public Health&Environment will
provide enhance mass fatality capabilities within the Northeast All Hazards Region.The projects will provide the capability to handle
mass fatalities due to trauma or CBRNE incidents.Surge capabilities will also be enhanced by projects from Poudre Valley Hospital and
East Phillips County Hospital.The ability to handle medical surge will be enhanced according to resource units identified in the Medical
Surge target capability.
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2. Provide a summary description of the current state of this Project, its objectives, and any outcomes
that will be completed prior to the application of FY08 HSGP funds. (1000 Character Maximum)
Agencies/teams requesting funding within this project are all currently operational and conducting activities at levels that will be improved
through this project. Needs assessments of training,equipment and response capabilities have taken place prior to application for these
funds.
SECTION II - MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL COLLABORATION Score = 10 points possible
A. Select level of collaboration Score = 5 point scale
Multi-County within a Region 2 pts
B. Describe how this Project affects multiple jurisdictions and/or levels of government. Ensure that your
answer is clear, concise,and specific. (1500 Character Maximum) Score = 5 points max
Each of the agencies/teams in this project has an established response capability that ranges from providing mutual aid within
local/surrounding jurisdictions to response throughout the Northeast Region and surrounding regions of Colorado.
SECTION III - FUNDING/SUSTAINABILITY Score = 19 points possible
A. Select total percentage of matching funds this Project will contribute to the overall funding of the
Project(hard match only) Score = 15 point scale 0% = 0 pts
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B. Identify the hard match funding source and briefly describe how it will be applied to the project. (1000
Character Maximum)
NA
C. Provide a budget narrative justification of the planned expenditures (including personnel). Answers
should be clear, concise, and specific and demonstrate that the applicant has plans in place to use
the requested funds efficiently and effectively. (1500 Character Maximum) Score = 4 points max
Equipment-
Med Surge package consisting of 100 cots,96 hour Adult&Pediatric Cache kit(5),24 hour Adult&Pediatric Mass Cache kit(5)—
Poudre Valley Health Systems($70,000)
BioSeal System(50 units)—Weld County Department of Public Health&Environment($46,000)
PPE—East Phillips Hospital($4,020)
Detection Equipment—East Phillips Hospital($2,190)
Push Pack Mortuary Trailer—Morgan County Medical Examiner($59,000)
Exercise-
Mass casualty exercise—East Phillips Hospital
D. What is the long-term approach to sustaining the capabilities created or enhanced by this Project, or
explain why this Project will not be sustained? (1500 Character Maximum) Required field
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The equipment purchased in this project will be sustained by individual agencies.The Northeast All Hazards Region has emphasized the
need to maintain equipment through agency equipment maintenance contracts or internal maintenance programs.Equipment
replacement is the responsibility of each agency.Continued training and exercises will maintain agency capability acquired through the
acquisition of equipment in this project.
SECTION IV -TARGET CAPABILITIES, STATE STRATEGY AND FEDERAL PRIORITIES
Score = 23 points possible
A. Select one primary Target Capabilities that this Project supports. Score = 18 point max
Community Preparedness - 9 pts
B. Indicate no more than three primary Homeland Security Strategy Objectives
Goal 1 Options: NONE
Goal 2 Options: NONE
Goal 3 Options: 3.14 Medical Surge
Goal 4 Options: NONE
Goal 5 Options: NONE
Goal 1 Options: NONE
Goal 2 Options: NONE
2 Goal 3 Options: 3.17 Responder Safety and Health
Goal 4 Options: NONE
Goal 5 Options: NONE
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Goal 1 Options: NONE
Goal 2 Options: NONE
3 Goal 3 Options: NONE
Goal 4 Options: NONE
Goal 5 Options: NONE
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C. For the related Homeland Security State Strategy Objectives selected, provide an explanation of how
it is supported by this Project. (1500 Character Maximum) Score = 5 points max
These projects will develop an enhanced capability for fatality management and medical surge among agencies in the Northeast All
Hazards Region.The project supports multi agency planning,training and exercising in support of target capabilities and resource levels
for fatality management and medical surge.
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SECTION V - IMPACT/IMPROVEMENT Score = 18 points total
A. For the primary Target Capability selected above, provide an explanation of how it is supported by
this Project. Describe the capability gap(s)that this Project is intended to address and how much this
Project will improve capability. (1500 Character Maximum) Score = 5 points max
These projects will enable the Northeast All Hazard Region to build a statewide capacity to equip,train and effectively manage mass
fatality resources for terrorism events and improves the regions ability to deal with terrorist-related Mass Fatality management.This
project supports the National Priority of Expanding Regional Collaboration as Coroners have established regional approaches to CBRNE
response.The Community Preparedness and Participation capability provices that coroners in the northeast region are fully aware,
trained and practiced on how to prevent,protect,prepare for and respond to all threats(mass fatafity/casualty)and hazards.
This project will also fil gaps in surge capacity within the region. HRSA guidelines state that regions should be prepared to accommodate
an extra 500 beds per 1 million in population.According to that methodology,and for these projects,the Northeast all hazards region has
a gap of over 250 beds during a pandemic or large mass casualty incident.
B. What outputs and outcomes will indicate that this Project is successful at the end of the FY08 HSGP
period of performance?Outcomes should demonstrate progress toward the overall objective of the
Project and include outcomes expected during, and at the conclusion of,the grant period of
performance. Outputs should be measureable and demonstrate that they lead to the outcomes
described. (1500 Character Maximum) Score = 5 points max
The equipment in this project will supply adequate care for casualties in a public health emergency. It will also supply adequate
resources for handling mass fatalities in a mass casualty event.The expected outcome is the Northeast All Hazards Region will be able
to handle medical surge of an additional 100 patients for up to 5 days and mass fatalities beyond the current capabilities of the regions
population.
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C. Provide descriptions for up to 10 milestones and the associated key activities that lead to the
milestone event over the FY08 HSGP period of performance. Start dates should reflect the start of the
associated key activities and end dates should reflect when the milestone event will occur.
Sustainment Projects must identify at least one milestone to describe maintenance and sustainment
activities associated with the Project.Answers should demonstrate that the applicant has sufficient,
sequential, and achievable plans for implementing the Project over the grant period of performance,
including discrete tasks and timelines. Score = 5 points max
Milestone#1 Start Date October 2008 End Date December 2008
Description Identify Equipment
Related Develop equipment specifications for purchase
Activities
Milestone#2 Start Date December 2008 End Date February 2009
Description Purchase Orders
Related Purchase orders issued for all equipment approved within project
Activities
Milestone#3 Start Date January 2009 End Date June 2009
Description Equipment Receipt
Related Receipt, inventory and deployment of all equipment within project
Activities
Milestone#4 Start Date March 2009 End Date August 2009
Description Training
Related User training on all equipment deployed within project
Activities
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Milestone#5 Start Date October 2008 End Date December 31, 2009
Description Exercise
Related Ongoing exercises utilizing equipment procured in this project
Activities
Milestone#6 Start Date End Date
Description
Related
Activities
Milestone#7 Start Date End Date
Description
Related
Activities
Milestone#8 Start Date End Date
Description
Related
Activities
Milestone#9 Start Date End Date
Description
Related
Activities
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Milestone Start Date End Date
#10
Description
Related
Activities
D. List and describe up to three potential challenges to effective implementation of this Project over the
entire FY08 HSGP period of performance. For each identified challenge, provide a brief description of
how the challenge will be mitigated, and indicate a probability of occurrence(high, medium, low), and
level of impact should it occur(high, medium, low). Answers should demonstrate that the applicant
has identified challenges to successful implementation and execution of the Project, and has
proactive or anticipatory mitigation strategies to address those challenges. Score = 3 points max
Challenge(100 Char. Max) Probabilityllmpact Mitigation Strategy(500 Char. Max)
(High/Med/Low)
The ability to maintain Probability Multiple individuals with access to
accessibility to resources Low equipment with plans/protocols for
across jurisdictions deployment
1' Impact
High
Maintenance of inventory Probability Inventory and maintenance schedules
of surge supplies Low
2. Impact
High
Probability
High
3. Impact
High
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Governor's Office of Homeland Security
2008 Grant Application Form
Homeland Security Grant Program: Citizen Corps (CCP)
Region: NorthEast FEIN#: 84-067-2768
Applicant Agency: Address:
Weld County 915 10th Street
Greeley CO 80631
Official Authorized to sign contracts on Fiscal Agent(Financial Officer)for the
behalf of the Applicant Agency: Applicant Agency:
Name: Name:
William H. Jerke I Barb Connolly
Phone: Phone:
970-356-4000 X4200 1970-356-4000 x 4445
Email: Email:
I bjerke@co.weld.co.us bconnolly@co.weld.co.us
Fax: Fax:
970-352-0242 970-397-2988
Participating Counties:
Larimer, Lincoln, Logan, Morgan, Phillips, Sedgwick, Washington, Weld, Yuma
Total Funds Requested:
$62,774
Please submit 1 signed original and 1 electronic copy to:
Governor's Office of Homeland Security
9195 E. Mineral Avenue,Suite 200
Centennial,CO 80112-3549
Please submit an electronic version of your application to:
Jana Sealy atjana.sealy jana.sealynstate.co.us and Sharee Moore at sharee.moore(dislate.co.us
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SIGNATURE PAGE TO BE COMPLETED BY ALL APPLICANTS
(ORIGINAL SIGNATURES REQUIRED)
Please sign in BLUE ink. See instructions for description of proper signatories
The Subgrantee and responsible signatories certify by signing that they have read the Application including the Grant
Requirements, and are fully cognizant of their duties and responsibilities for this project.The Subgrantee understands and
agrees that any subgrant award received as a result of this application shall incorporate by reference the information
contained herein.Responsibility for narrative and fiscal reporting requirements are delegated to the designated Authorized
Official (Project Director), who will sign all such reports. This delegation is for purposes of reporting to the SAA and for
operational ease, and in no way limits the authority and responsibility of the Agency. In accordance with the Colorado
Revised Statutes 24-72-202.8,information supplied in this application is considered a public record.
Board Chair or Official Authorized to sign on behalf of the Region/Applicant Agency
Name William H. Jerke
Position Chair, Board of County Commissioners
Agency Weld County, Colorado
Mailing Address 915 10th Street PO Box 758
City,State,Zip Greeley, Colorado 80632
Telephone# 970-356-4000 X4200
Fax# 970-352-0242
E-mallAddress bjerke@co.weld.co.us
Signature A / Date
�t l (� ✓ JUL b 22008
Fiscal Agent(Financial Officer)for the Applicant Agency
Name Barbara Connolly
Position Controller
Agency Weld County, Colorado
Mailing Address 915 10th Street PO Box 758
City, State,Zip Greeley, Colorado 80632
Telephone# 970-356-4000 X4445
Fax#
970-352-0242
E-mail Address bconnolly@co.weld co.us
Signature r Date ajn c ri _ 6 3o6,5Homeland Security Coordinator/Age epresentative
Name Clint Goldenstein
Position Regional Coordinator
Agency Northeast All Hazards Region
Mailing Address PO Box 26
City,State,Zip Holyoke„CO,80734
Telephone# 970-5804808
Fax# NA
E-mail Address clintg@pctelcom.coop
Signature Da(el3e/ObU
You mus return 1 original signed application
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Colorado Regional Homeland Security Grant Application
Fiscal Year 2008
Overview
SECTION I - RISK LEVEL Score = 30 points max based on a scale of 1-20 with a weight of 1.5 that has been
predetermined.
North Central= 30 San Luis Valley= 7.5 South East=9
North East= 21 South= 13.5 South West=10.5
North West= 12 South Central= 15 West=7.5
Please select Region / State Agency North East 21
Please describe your region and project prioritization process. (5000 Character Maximum)
The Northeast Colorado All Hazards Region respectfully submits projects for consideration in four major initiatives of the FY2007 SHSP.The
eleven counties in the Northeast Region are committed to improving emergency preparedness and response to CBRNE and all hazards
events within the region and the State of Colorado.The projects included in the application will improve the ability of individual agencies,the
Northeast Region and the State of Colorado to prevent,deter,respond to and recover from natural and man-made threats. Initiatives proposed
in this application include planning,interoperable communications, responder health&safety,and EOC/public information and warning.
Capabilities enhanced and developed within these initiatives are prioritized to provide the highest impact with limited funding in the region.
Homeland Security funding is being requested to complete these projects due to identified risk,assessed capability gaps and lack of resources
within individual jurisdictions.
In preparing this application,the Northeast Region has conducted local and regional capability assessments as well as participated in the
statewide capability assessment. Asset and geographic-based risk assessment was also conducted locally and compiled as a region.The
result was a better defined picture of risk and capability gaps which guided prioritization of specific requests in this application.Requests for
planning,exercise,training and equipment were reviewed from eligible agencies throughout the region.Each county working group within the
region as well as standing committees representing specific projects or disciplines provided recommendations for grant prioritization. EMS,
Law Enforcement, Public Safety Communications, Citizen Corps, Exercise and Public Health sub-committees within the region provided
additional proposals,insight and recommendations. Every response and partner agency within the Northeast Region has been provided the
opportunity to propose and develop projects,request funding and provide input into our final grant application.The Northeast All Hazards
Region Steering Committee has made final recommendations and requests for funding these proposed solutions.The Steering Committee
consists of representatives from: law enforcement,fire service,EMS,emergency management, HazMat, public health,hospitals,elected
officials,public safety communications,public works, Citizen Corps and agriculture.The Steering Committee also receives technical
assistance from a coordinating team that consists of representatives from the Colorado Division of Emergency Management and the Colorado
State Patrol. Every County is represented in the process by their County Emergency Manager.This thorough approach ensures that all eligible
agencies are involved and have input in the process.
The entire process with the Northeast Region is focused and driven by National Priorities,Colorado Strategy on Homeland Security,and
FY2007 Colorado Investment Justifications. Each applicant within the Northeast Region was required to tie their request to State Strategy
Goals&Objectives,and Target Capabilities. Every applicant was also asked to justify requests with After Action Reports and Assessments.
Each applicant also verified their adoption of the Colorado Intergovernmental Agreement for Emergency Management,their status in ROSS
and NIMS compliance.
This thorough review process provided by the Northeast Region General Committee and Steering Committee has ensured that a reasonable
and effective application is presented with prioritization based on capability gaps,identified risk,Colorado Strategy for Homeland Security and
FY2007 Homeland Security Application and Investment Justifications.
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PROJECT PRIORITY NUMBER (in priority order) 1
PROJECT NAME: Northeast Citizen Corps Council
(Incident Command Exercise,etc.)
Which IJ does this project support? 5 - Community Preparedness
Project Supports LETPP Funding Requirement r
Project Supports IED Funding Requirement r
Project Supports Preparedness Planning Funding Requirement
BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON PROJECT Required Field
1. Provide a summary description of the project. Describe what activities will be implemented and what
will be accomplished by this Project. (3000 Character Maximum)
Community outreach and preparedness in the area of planning and preparedness in all Citizen Corps programs.Training and Exercises
for Citizens and planning for the communities in the Northeast region
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2. Provide a summary description of the current state of this Project, its objectives, and any outcomes
that will be completed prior to the application of FY08 HSGP funds. (1000 Character Maximum)
The Northeast Region has a Regional Citizens Corps Council that oversees the 11 counties and supports the local Citizen Corps
Councils. Larimer,Weld and Morgan have local councils that are currently operating CERT's this will continue.The Northeast Region will
continue to promote citizen preparedness through the current grant. Our goal for the Northeast region is to have CERT in all 11 counties,
MRC in all Health Departments,all Law Enforcement agencies support Neighborhood Watch and continue to move forward in promoting
Fire Corps VIPS and our Regional CART.
SECTION II - MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL COLLABORATION Score = 10 points possible
A. Select level of collaboration Score = 5 point scale Regional 3 pts
B. Describe how this Project affects multiple jurisdictions and/or levels of government. Ensure that your
answer is clear, concise, and specific. (1500 Character Maximum) Score = 5 points max
This funding benefit all 11 counties in the Northeast region and each citizen corps program in individual counties and municipalities
SECTION III - FUNDING/SUSTAINABILITY Score = 19 points possible
A. Select total percentage of matching funds this Project will contribute to the overall funding of the
Project (hard match only) Score = 15 point scale 0% = 0 pts
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B. Identify the hard match funding source and briefly describe how it will be applied to the project. (1000
Character Maximum)
na
C. Provide a budget narrative justification of the planned expenditures (including personnel).Answers
should be clear, concise, and specific and demonstrate that the applicant has plans in place to use
the requested funds efficiently and effectively. (1500 Character Maximum) Score = 4 points max
Planning Description
Costs include production of public out reach publications,Community Awareness materials and rental of booth spaces at community
events.Average cost for booth rental is 75.00 to 100.00 per event. Community Resilience survey's and planning.
Organization Description
Cost for meetings for Regional Council,Workshop Planning Meetings,CERT Olympic Planning Meetings.
Equipment Description:
Equipment will be used to support Citizen Corps Programs.Average cost of equipment in a CERT Backpack is about 120.00.Other
costs include Neighborhood Watch Signs books,sign posts and stubs. Collaboration with the American Red Cross includes a request for
a Trailer for sheltering supplies.The trailer will be maintained by American Red Cross and will be staged in the Northeast Region for
emergency Sheltering.Weld County CART is requesting a Laptop computer,Printer, Digital Camera and a Generator to support there
Regional Response.
Training Description
The northeast region
D. What is the long-term approach to sustaining the capabilities created or enhanced by this Project, or
explain why this Project will not be sustained? (1500 Character Maximum) Required field
The Citizen Corps Program in the Northeast Region will be sustained by the continued funding from this grant.The programs that have
been started in the region will continue to operated due to the commitment of the Local and Regional Councils. If funding is limited the
program will continue to operate because of the ownership the communities have in the program. Local funding is limited therefore,the
grant funding is very important to the Northeast Region.
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SECTION IV -TARGET CAPABILITIES, STATE STRATEGY AND FEDERAL PRIORITIES
Score = 23 points possible
A. Select one primary Target Capabilities that this Project supports. Score = 18 point max
Critical Infrastructure Protection - 3 pts
B. Indicate no more than three primary Homeland Security Strategy Objectives
Goal 1 Options: NONE
Goal 2 Options: NONE
Goal 3 Options: 3.2 Citizen Evacuation and Shelter-In-Place
Goal 4 Options: NONE
Goal 5 Options: NONE
Goal 1 Options: NONE
Goal 2 Options: NONE
2 Goal 3 Options: NONE
Goal 4 Options: 4.1 Economic and Community Recovery
Goal 5 Options: NONE
Goal 1 Options: NONE
Goal 2 Options: NONE
3 Goal 3 Options: NONE
Goal 4 Options: NONE
Goal 5 Options: 5.2 Community Preparedness and Participation
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C. For the related Homeland Security State Strategy Objectives selected, provide an explanation of how
it is supported by this Project. (1500 Character Maximum) Score = 5 points max
Citizen Corps Programs meet the above listed State Strategies by providing appropriate training and education programs to the
communities in which they serve.The Northeast Region Citizen Corps Council will direct all Local councils to meet the above goals and
objectives in order to receive funding under this grant.
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SECTION V- IMPACT/IMPROVEMENT Score = 18 points total
A. For the primary Target Capability selected above, provide an explanation of how it is supported by
this Project. Describe the capability gap(s)that this Project is intended to address and how much this
Project will improve capability. (1500 Character Maximum) Score = 5 points max
As stated in 2003 HSPD 8, State and Local Governments are to encourage active citizen participation and involvement in preparedness
efforts.This project supports this target capability.Gaps in the northeast region include the counties that do not have an active local
Citizen Corps Council and local Citizen Corps programs.With the funding from this grant,Citizen Corps Programs will be expanded in
the Northeast Region.
ComF 3.1 Plan,conduct,and evaluate public education programs for citizen prevention,
protection/mitigation,response and recovery capabilities
ComF 3.1.2
Provide continuing education and training for the public on: prevention,protection and
mitigation measures,community emergency response plans,alerts and warnings(including threat
levels),evacuation/in-place protection plans and exercises, participating in governmentsponsored
emergency exercises,volunteer opportunities and training for year round volunteer
role or surge capacity role in response and recovery
B. What outputs and outcomes will indicate that this Project is successful at the end of the FY08 HSGP
period of performance? Outcomes should demonstrate progress toward the overall objective of the
Project and include outcomes expected during, and at the conclusion of,the grant period of
performance. Outputs should be measureable and demonstrate that they lead to the outcomes
described. (1500 Character Maximum) Score = 5 points max
outcomes and outputs for this project will include:development of Local Citizen Corps Councils,CERT training classes, Neighborhood
Watch and MRC programs. Increase in the number of Citizens trained in preparedness and increase in the number of Citizens that will
be self-reliant during a disaster.
Increase in the number of households that conduct pre-incident preparation—to
include maintaining a communication plan,disasters supplies,and a practicing
evacuation/shelter-in-place,and maintaining skills until 80%of households maintain pre-incident
preparation
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C. Provide descriptions for up to 10 milestones and the associated key activities that lead to the
milestone event over the FY08 HSGP period of performance. Start dates should reflect the start of the
associated key activities and end dates should reflect when the milestone event will occur.
Sustainment Projects must identify at least one milestone to describe maintenance and sustainment
activities associated with the Project. Answers should demonstrate that the applicant has sufficient,
sequential, and achievable plans for implementing the Project over the grant period of performance,
including discrete tasks and timelines. Score = 5 points max
Milestone#1 Start Date October 2008 End Date December 2009
Description When Funding is awarded classes will be pre-scheduled to include CERT and
Instructor Training
Related
Activities
Milestone#2 Start Date October 2008 End Date March 2009
Description Planning for Citizen Corps Workshop.
Related
Activities
Milestone#3 Start Date April 2009 End Date September 2009
Description Planning for CERT Exercises/CERT Olympics and other exercises
Related
Activities
Milestone#4 Start Date End Date
Description
Related
Activities
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Milestone#5 Start Date End Date
Description
Related
Activities
Milestone#6 Start Date End Date
Description
Related
Activities
Milestone#7 Start Date End Date
Description
Related
Activities
Milestone#8 Start Date End Date
Description
Related
Activities
Milestone#9 Start Date End Date
Description
Related
Activities
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Milestone
#10 Start Date End Date
Description
Related
Activities
D. List and describe up to three potential challenges to effective implementation of this Project over the
entire FY08 HSGP period of performance. For each identified challenge, provide a brief description of
how the challenge will be mitigated, and indicate a probability of occurrence (high, medium, low), and
level of impact should it occur(high, medium, low). Answers should demonstrate that the applicant
has identified challenges to successful implementation and execution of the Project, and has
proactive or anticipatory mitigation strategies to address those challenges. Score = 3 points max
Challenge(100 Char. Max) Probability/Impact Mitigation Strategy(500 Char.Max)
(High/Med/Low)
Development of Kit Probability Identification of qualified individuals to
Carson MRC participate in the MRC program that
Medium are not involved in a Health related job.
1.
Impact
High
Sustainability with small Probability With the development of Citizen Corps
communities. Low Councils in local counties, the
Regional Citizen Corps Council will
2. Impact help with the organizational and
Medium procedural steps to help those
counties that may need assistance.
Work with the NEAHR for support in
development of Council Guidelines.
Probability
High
3.
Impact
High
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