REQUEST FOR DECISION
DATE: September 26, 2022 Report No. P&R-22-013
TO: Laurie Hurst, Chief Administrative Officer
FROM: Steve Knoke, Director of Parks and Recreation and Blair McDonald, Director of Community Safety Services
SUBJECT:
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Community Emergency Preparedness Fund (CEPF) grant application submission End
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
That Council direct staff to submit a grant application for $134,700 to the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund to prepare a community risk assessment, to engage the community on a Green Shores demonstration project and to support components of a Green Shores demonstration site at Esquimalt Gorge Park.
That Council authorize the Mayor and Corporate Officer to execute any agreements related to a successful grant application, as outlined in Staff Report No. P&R-22-013.
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RELEVANT POLICY:
Climate Action Plan
Climate Adaptation Plan
Emergency Program Act, RSBC 1996, c.111
Emergency Management Bylaw, 2015, No. 2853
STRATEGIC RELEVANCE:
Enhance opportunities for Parks and Recreation
Advance the work of reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples
Develop and implement strategies that reduce impact on the environment consistent with our Climate Action charter goals
Work with Esquimalt community groups to advance economic, cultural, social and environmental opportunities.
BACKGROUND:
The Community Emergency Preparedness Fund (CEPF) is a suite of funding programs intended to enhance the resiliency of local governments and their residents in responding to emergencies. There are 3 categories that the Township of Esquimalt intends to apply for funding for within the grant:
Category 1: Apply for $30,000 to prepare a community risk assessment which will include analysis of current hazards and risks within the community.
Category 2: Apply for $31,200 to design and deliver a green shores education and training program with specific engagement and collaboration with Indigenous leaders and the Esquimalt comm...
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