From
Chase Wheeler, Emergency Management Coordinator
Title
Resolution to authorize City Manager, Tom Hart, to apply for and if awarded accept funding for the FY2016 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Grant by signing the Sub-Recipient Agreement and other grant related documents from the Office of the Governor-Homeland Security Grants Division. The grant amount has yet to be determined, but expected to remain in the same range as previous years ($150,000). These funds will be managed by the Office of Emergency Management and allocated by project to both the Fire Department and the Police Department to provide and/or enhance emergency response equipment and planning.
Presenter
Nora Garcia, Asst. Emergency Management Coordinator
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
The Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is seeking a Resolution to authorize City Manager, Tom Hart, to apply for and if awarded accept funding for the FY2016 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Grant by signing the Sub-Recipient Agreement and other grant related documents from the Office of the Governor-Homeland Security Grants Division. The grant amount has yet to be determined, but expected to remain in the same range as previous years ($150k). 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.
This item is expected to be presented and passed through the Public Safety, Health on February 1, 2016 and the Finance and Government committee on February 2, 2016. If approved, the item will be then be placed on the City Council agenda for final approval on February 2, 2016.
Project Name:
Technology Enhancement for the Grand Prairie Fire Department Arson Bureau
Technology Enhancement for the Grand Prairie Police Department’s SWAT Unit
Emergency Management Planning Support
Technology Enhancement for the Grand Prairie Fire Department Arson B...
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