From
Nora Garcia, Asst. Emergency Management Coordinator
Title
Ratification of the application for the FY2018 State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) Grant in the amount of $24,000; and if awarded 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
Nora Garcia, Asst. Emergency Management Coordinator
Recommend Action
Approve
Analysis
The Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is seeking ratification of the FY2018 State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) Grant application; and if awarded, 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 projects being funded through this grant program are regional projects identified by the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG). Results from a regional survey found that the City of Grand Prairie's SWAT Team had a need for additional night vision capabilities to enhance current operations.
Ratification is being requested due to time constraints as it was necessary to apply as a sub-applicant of NCTCOG. However, no funds have yet been awarded.
The total grant amount for this project is $24,000. These funds will be managed by the OEM and allocated to the Police Department to provide and/or enhance emergency response equipment.
This item is expected to be presented and passed through the Public Safety, Health & Environment Committee on June 4, 2018 and the Finance and Government committee on June 5, 2018. If approved, the item will be then be placed on the City Council agenda for final approval on June 5, 2018.
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Project Title: |
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2017 SHSP - Grand Prairie - SWAT Capability Enhancement |
Night Vision: This project will enhance terrorism and criminal activity response for Grand Prairie's SWAT team by funding the purchase of night vision goggles capable of allowing SWAT personnel to operate safely in low light or no light conditions to protect officers and citizens when dealing with coordinated and complex terroristic attacks, hostage situations, and other criminal activity.
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 RATIFYING APPLICATION FOR THE FY2018 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM (SHSP) GRANT; AND IF AWARDED, 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 is expected to be awarded the FY2018 State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) 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 SHSP 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, 2018 through September 30, 2019;
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 FY2018 State Homeland Security Grant Award and other grant related documents with the grant performance period from October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019.
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 THIS THE 5TH DAY OF JUNE, 2018.