To: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
From: Information Services
Meeting Date: November 17, 2026
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Department Contact: |
Tony Rakes |
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707-234-6348 |
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Department Contact: |
Jon Gall |
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707-234-6348 |
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Item Type: Consent Agenda |
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Time Allocated for Item: N/A |
Agenda Title:
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Ratification of Submission of Grant Application to the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) for the Federal Fiscal Year 2024 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) for an Award up to $224,000 with a $96,000 Match, for the Project Period of July 1, 2026, through August 31, 2028; Adoption of Governing Body Resolution Designating Authorized Agents, Including Delegation of Signatory Authority to the Information Services Director to Execute the Grant Agreement and Take Any Actions Necessary for the Purpose of Obtaining Grant Funds
Vote Requirement: Majority
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Ratify submission of grant application to the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) for the federal fiscal year 2024 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) for an award up to $224,000 with a $96,000 match, for the project period of July 1, 2026, through August 31, 2028; adopt Governing Body Resolution designating authorized agents, including delegation of signatory authority to the Information Services Director to execute the grant Agreement and take any actions necessary for the purpose of obtaining grant funds; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
None.
Summary of Request:
The State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) provides federal funding to assist state, local, and tribal governments in strengthening their cybersecurity capabilities and protecting government information systems and critical services from cybersecurity threats. Grant funds support eligible activities such as identifying and mitigating cybersecurity vulnerabilities, improving network and information system security, enhancing cybersecurity preparedness and incident response capabilities, and providing cybersecurity training and related resources.
The County of Mendocino, through the Information Services Department, submitted a Notice of Intent (NOI) and subsequent grant application to the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) for funding under the Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2024 SLCGP. The County was subsequently notified of an award of up to $224,000 to support eligible cybersecurity improvements. The grant performance period is July 1, 2026, through August 31, 2028. This item is being brought before the Board of Supervisors to ratify the previously submitted grant application and approve acceptance and execution of the grant award in accordance with Mendocino County Policy #25.
Grant-funded activities will focus on strengthening the County's cybersecurity posture, improving the security of County information systems, and enhancing the County's ability to prepare for, detect, respond to, and recover from cybersecurity incidents. The grant will support eligible project activities during the established performance period.
The Information Services Department recommends that the Board ratify the previously submitted grant application, adopt the Cal OES Governing Body Resolution designating Authorized Agents, and authorize the Director of Information Services, as a designated Authorized Agent, to execute the grant agreement and required grant documents, including amendments, on behalf of the County.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Return to staff for alternative Handling
Strategic Plan Priority Designation: An Effective County Government
Supervisorial District: All
Supplemental Information Available Online At: <https://www.caloes.ca.gov/office-of-the-director/policy-administration/finance-administration/grants-management/homeland-security-emergency-management-programs/state-and-local-cybersecurity-grant-program/>
Fiscal Details:
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source of funding: SLCGP Grant, Technology Reserve |
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current f/y cost: $96,000 Non-Federal Match |
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budget clarification: The SLCGP requires a non-federal cost share (match) toward eligible grant-funded activities. The County will provide the required match from the Technology Reserve fund balance in accordance with Cal OES and federal grant requirements. |
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annual recurring cost: Ongoing cybersecurity program costs will be budgeted on an annual basis through Internal Technology Service Fund (ITSF) for County Enterprise systems. |
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budgeted in current f/y (if no, please describe): Yes |
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revenue agreement: No |
AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION/ORDINANCE APPROVED BY COUNTY COUNSEL: Yes
CEO Liaison: Steve Dunnicliff, Deputy CEO
CEO Review: Yes
CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
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Executed By: Deputy Clerk |
Final Status: Item Status |
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Date: Date Executed |
Executed Item Type: item |
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