Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 8/4/2026
Item Status: New
From: Tom Tyler, EMA Director
Submitted by: Anna-Marie O’Brien, EMA Planning & Grants Division Manager
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ITEM TITLE
Title
FY 2026 Certified Local Emergency Manager Salary Supplement Subaward Agreement from Alabama Emergency Management Agency
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Take the following actions:
1) Approve the Certified Local Emergency Manager Salary Supplement Subaward Agreement in the amount of $17,000.00 from the Alabama Emergency Management Agency; and
2) Authorize the Chairman to execute the Certified Local Emergency Manager Salary Supplement Cooperative Agreement and any related documents.
The period of performance for this grant is October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: The Certified Local Emergency Manager (CLEM) program was designed to create standards and promote professionalism for the Local Emergency Management Directors in the State of Alabama. The CLEM program allows the State (AEMA) to provide salary supplements to local governments with CLEM-certified Emergency Management Directors.
Previous Commission action/date: April 1, 2025 - 1) Approved the Certified Local Emergency Manager Salary Supplement Subaward in the amount of $17,000.00 from the Alabama Emergency Management Agency; and 2) Authorized the Chairman to execute the Certified Local Emergency Manager Salary Supplement Subaward Agreement and any related documents.
The period of performance for the grant was October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: This is a reimbursement-based agreement.
Budget line item(s) to be used: 10052300.51140 - Salary Offset
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? N/A
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
N/A
Reviewed/approved by: N/A
Additional comments: N/A
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Is advertising required for this recommendation? N/A
If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: N/A
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
For time-sensitive follow up, select deadline date for follow up: On or before August 14, 2026
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Administration, Grants Department, and EMA Planning & Grants Division.
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Administration: Prepare correspondence and obtain Chairman’s signature on Agreement.
Mail and email fully executed original agreement to:
Via Email and U.S. Mail - (Deborah.Link@ema.alabama.gov)
Alabama Emergency Management Agency
ATTN: Deborah Link, EM Program Coordinator
5898 County Road 41
Clanton, Alabama 35046-2160
cc: Cynthia Paradise (Cynthia.Paradise@ema.alabama.gov), Tom Tyler, Danon Smith, Anna-Marie O’Brien, Tara Hazelbaker, Christie Bezoari, Makayla Shiver, Katrina Taylor, Shelby Middleton
EMA Planning & Grants Division Manager: Manage grant activities and submit monthly reimbursement claim.
Additional instructions/notes: Administration - Retain a copy and upload to contracts.