TO: Board of County Commissioners
THROUGH: John A. Titkanich., Jr., County Administrator
David Johnson, Director, Department of Emergency Services
FROM: Ryan Lloyd, Deputy Director of Emergency Services
Department of Emergency Services
DATE: June 26, 2025
SUBJECT: Approval of FY 2025/2026 and FY 2026/2027 Radiological Emergency Preparedness Agreement (REP Grant)
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BACKGROUND
Since 1998, Florida Power and Light (FPL) representatives, and the Indian River County (IRC) Department of Emergency Services have negotiated a bi-annual Radiological Emergency Preparedness Agreement (REP Grant). The Agreement is based on responsibilities as defined by the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission in Rule 10 CFR parts 50 and 70, NUREG0654 and FEMA- REP- 1, Revision 2 “Criteria for the Preparation and Evaluation of Radiological Emergency Response Plans and Preparedness in Support of Nuclear Power Plants”.
Since 1991, FPL has agreed to fund the salary, benefits, and associated expenses for a REP Analyst to complete the requirements of the referenced authorities.
ANALYSIS
This Agreement provides funding for IRC to participate in the following Emergency Planning and Preparedness activities:
1. Conduct maintenance and major revisions to the IRC Radiological Preparedness Plans and implementing procedures for IRC as required by the Federal Emergency Preparedness Requirements.
2. Participate in state and federal REP exercises.
3. Provide funding for a full-time position to maintain evacuation plans, improve reception-decontamination center procedures, and to update shelter surveys, which are required for host counties.
4. Provide funding for administrative services related to REP planning and training.
5. Maintain professional liaison relationships with adjacent risk and host counties for interfacing emergency plans and activities.
BUDGETARY IMPACT
The IRC REP Coordinator position is 100% f...
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