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� I�.�-5 HOMELANDSECURITYFUNDSfrompage3•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• FY 2003 Appropriations Senate Action • FY 2003 VA, HUD and Independent Agencies Appropriations Bill (S. 2797)-The Senate provided $1.74 billion for FEMA emergency planning and assistance, including $900 million for payments to state and local fire departmenu, $180 million for interoperable communications equipment for firefighters and EMS personnel, $75 million for search and rescue teams, $75 million for state and local emergency planning grants, $180 million for emergency operations centers, $15 million for mutual aid, $60 million for emergency responder training, and $15 million for the CERT program. FY 2003 Commerce, Justice, State Appropriations bill (S. 2778) The Senate provided E2 billion for the Office of Domestic Preparedness, including $1.12 billion for the equipment grant program, $503 million for first responder training programs, and $272 million to assist state and local jurisdictions in planning and conducting weapons of mass destruction exercises to test and validate their terrorism response plans. House Action FY 2003 VA, HUD and Independent Agencies Appropriations bill (H.R. 5605) - The House approved $450 million for fire fighter assistance grants, $78 million for communications interoperability, $30 million for the Citizen Corps program, and $30 million for all-hazard planning activities with language secured by California Co-Chairs Dreier and Farr that requires states to consutt with local governments regarding the allocation of these resources. FY 2003 Commerce, Justice, State Appropriations Bill -There was no action taken by the House on this bill. Final action on the FY 2003 appropriations bills will be taken up early next year in the new Congress. FY 2002 Supplemental Funds FEMA issued a notice in the Federal Register on October 17 announcing the availability of $100 million in FY 2002 funds for comprehensive emergency planning assistance to state and local governments. The funds for planning grants will be al located to states based on population, with a requirement that 75 percent of the funds go to local governments. The notice also announces the availability of $25 million to establish Citizen Corps Councils, support the oversight and outreach responsibilities of the councils, and expand CERT training. Citizen Corps funds will be allocated to states, which are required to subgrant at least 75 percent of those funds to local governments with no cost share. DON'T MISS THE DECEMBER ISSUE OF WESTERN CITY MAGAZINE! • What if the Customer Isn't Right? • City Forum: Building the League's Lobbying Strength: Grassroots Are Sprouting � • The Agony of Abstentions • 2002 Annual Conference Review • Ethics Takes the Stage At the League's Annual Conference • Santa Clara Infuses Political Campaigns With Community Ethics and Values • Housing and Growth Series: A quick-reference guide to the series • Building Communities Through Collaboration: California Community Partnership Awards All this, plus information on city jobs and businesses that provide services to cities. For over 75 years Western City has been the best source of information for California city decision makers. For subscription information call: 916.658.8223, or visit the Western City Web site at www.westerncity.com. Visit the League's Official Web Site--www.cacities.org PRIORITY FOCUS/PAGE 5 _ . _.. _ _ _