Moffat County

The meeting agenda includes briefings and presentations regarding collections, expenditures, and grants. Old business items involve the review of grant application documents and the technical review of grant applications. New business focuses on determining the timeline and objectives for the next grant opportunity. An administrative and public comment period is also scheduled.

The committee discussed the appointment of the CIAC to the secretary role and the potential use of AI notetaking tools. Key updates were provided regarding the SLCGP grant process, including requirements for a 40% matching contribution and information on endpoint detection pricing for Colorado governments. Members discussed the coordination of UASE funding for Denver and Colorado Springs and reviewed recent cybersecurity incidents in St. Paul and Nevada, noting that after-action reports are pending.

The committee held a general discussion regarding grant priorities for Year 2 and explored marketing strategies to increase awareness, including identifying partner organizations to assist in outreach. A presentation was provided on the PISCES service offering. The committee established funding priorities, specifically focusing on EDR applications and micro-grants for any remaining Year 2 funds. Formal actions included approving a $20,000 limit for micro-grants, establishing a list of eligible grant applicants, and confirming EDR and micro-grants as the primary funding priorities for the year.

The committee discussed the formation of a new subcommittee to focus on law enforcement recruitment and outreach, particularly in specific geographic regions. Various standing subcommittees provided reports, including updates on grant funding, training courses like the G197, conference planning, and incident management team deployments for recent hurricane support. Additionally, work on critical infrastructure grant proposals and collaboration for future conferences were highlighted.

The committee discussed the status of frozen FEMA funding and anticipated court updates regarding grant draw-downs. An overview of the State Homeland Security and Emergency Management Strategy project was provided, including upcoming stakeholder meetings. Various subcommittees presented reports, resulting in the decision to continue most standing committees while sunsetting the Training and Exercise Subcommittee. Additionally, the First Responder Task Force provided a briefing on incidents involving state troopers in poor road conditions.