BA No.

Recommendation (Accountable Party)

Priority

DES Response

Evidence

Status

4.1

Increase rate of Federal and State grant spending (DES).

1

On-going.

2003 and 2004 grant funds were fully expended by the deadline. Partly due to the focus on expending these grants within the deadline, the remaining grant funds have a low rate of expenditure, although DES has plans to expend all funds.

2

4.2

Develop a sustainability plan (DES).

2

In progress.

ICF will develop as part of strategic planning process. Strategic plan anticipated to be completed by end of November of 2007.

1

4.3

Provide expenditure deadlines to City Departments (DES).

1

On-going.

On June 15, 2006, DES held a fiscal management workshop for Department representatives and financial staff. DES grant staff currently in consistent contact with department representatives.

3

4.4

Survey each City Dept. regarding their emergency needs (DES).

1

In progress.

July 27, 2006 Disaster Preparedness Committee meeting minutes state DES would provide templates for departmental surveys of priority needs for equipment, training, exercises and planning. DES provided a template for training to City departments. However, after discussions, DES changed strategy regarding the equipment, exercises and planning templates and is working with departments through established workgroups on these issues.

3

4.5

Reallocate unexpended grant funds that are past City deadlines (DES).

1

Completed.

DES expended 2003 and 2004 grant funds by deadline, such that reallocation was unnecessary. However, DES did receive and prioritize alternative funding proposals which will be retained for future grant funding consideration. 2005 grant deadline extended.

4

4.6

Reallocate funds to support broader emergency response capabilities (DES).

2

Completed.

DES expended 2003 and 2004 grant funds by deadline, such that reallocation was unnecessary.

4