From
Daniel Ringhauser, Asst. Emergency Management Coordinator
Title
Resolution amending and replacing Resolution 5143-2020 for the ratification of the application of the FY2020 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Grant of approximately $164,243; authorize the City Manager to accept the grant by signing the Sub-Recipient Agreement and other grant related documents from the Office of the Governor-Homeland Security Grants Division
Presenter
Daniel Ringhauser, Asst. Emergency Management Coordinator
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
The Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is seeking ratification of the FY2020 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Grant application; authorize the City Manager to accept funding by signing the Sub-Recipient Agreement and other grant related documents from the Office of the Governor-Homeland Security Grants Division. The grant amount for FY20 is $164,243. These funds will be managed by the OEM and allocated by project to both the Fire Department and the Police Department to provide and/or enhance emergency response equipment and planning.
HAZMAT Enhancement Capabilities for the Grand Prairie Fire Department. Grant #4125601:
This project will provide the City of Grand Prairie an unprecedented ability to analyze hazardous gasses from a same distance. The GT5000 Terra represents a next-generation gas analyzer combining high technology with ease of use and real robustness. The analyzer allows for simultaneous gas measurements while on the go. With this equipment, the HAZMAT team will have the ability to determine and monitor standard confined space readings such as oxygen percentage, atmosphere flammability, Lower Explosive Limits (LEL), carbon monoxide levels, hydrogen sulfide, along with 5500 other chemicals in its library.
Police Capability Enhancement for the Grand Prairie Police Department. Grant #4125501:
This project will address identified gaps in the on-scene security, protection, and law enforcement target capability by enhancing existing resource capabilities for Variable Message Signs, or Dynamic Message Boards (DMBs). Four (4) DMBs will be added to the existing city capabilities and for mutual aid for the north central Texas region. This equipment was identified by the UASI planning group for Grand Prairie as a critical need before, during, and after a possible terrorism incident requiring the closure of multiple roadways and use of public information to secure and stabilize incident area. In addition, these signs will be used at special events to enhance security and traffic flow.
Financial Consideration
The City of Grand Prairie is committed to providing applicable matching funds. However, the Homeland Security Grant Program through UASI does not require any. As a result, there is no cash match requirement for this funding source. In the event of loss or misuse of grant funds, the city will return all funds to the Office of the Governor (OOG).
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RESOLUTION AMENDING AND REPLACING RESOLUTION 5143-2020 FOR THE RATIFICATION OF APPLICATION OF THE FY2020 URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE (UASI) GRANT; AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT FUNDING BY SIGNING THE SUB-RECIPIENT AGREEMENT AND OTHER GRANT RELATED DOCUMENTS FROM THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR-HOMELAND SECURITY GRANTS DIVISION
Whereas, the City of Grand Prairie has been awarded the FY2020 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Grant;
Whereas, the City will provide a cash match of $0 to the Office of the Governor-Homeland Security Grant Division, in which the Homeland Security Grant Program through UASI does not require any;
Whereas, in the event of loss or misuse of grant funds, the city will return all funds to the Office of the Governor (OOG);
Whereas, this grant award would allow the City of Grand Prairie to accept this grant and purchase needed equipment during the grant performance period from October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021;
WHEREAS, this resolution is amending and replacing Resolution 5143-2020 in its entirety;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas that:
Section 1. The City Manager or designee is hereby authorized to apply for and accept the FY2020 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Award including the 2020 UASI-Grand Prairie-Police Capability Enhancement #4125501, the 2020 UASI City of Grand Prairie Hazmat Enhancement Capabilities #4125601 and other grant related documents with the grant performance period from October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
Section 2. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval in accordance with the Charter of the City of Grand Prairie and it is accordingly so resolved.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS, ON