From
Chase Wheeler, Emergency Management Coordinator
Title
Resolution to authorize City Manager Tom Hart to sign the Sub-Recipient Agreement and other related grant documents to accept the FY 2014 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant (UASI) from the Texas Department of Public Safety/Texas Division of Emergency Management in the amount of $155,906.44 to purchase and/or enhance emergency response equipment. These funds are allocated to provide and/or enhance emergency response equipment for both Police and Fire.
Presenter
Chase Wheeler, Emergency Management Coordinator
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
The Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is seeking a Resolution to authorize City Manager, Tom Hart, to sign the Sub-Recipient Agreement and other grant related documents from the Texas Department of Public Safety for the FY2014 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Grant in the amount of $155,906.44 to purchase and/or enhance emergency response equipment. These funds will be managed by the OEM and allocated by project to both the Fire Department and the Police Department.
This item is expected to be presented and passed through the Public Safety, Health, and Environmental Committee (October 8, 2014) and the Finance and Government Committee (October 14, 2014). If approved, the item will be then be placed on the City Council agenda for final approval on October 14, 2014.
Project Name: Amount:
Portable Surveillance at Special Events and Areas of Interest $55,000.00
Technology Enhancements for the Grand Prairie Police Department’s SWAT Unit $50,906.44
Lake Operations for Search and Rescue Missions and Critical Infrastructure Protection $50,000.00
Total Amount of Grant Funds: $155,906.44
Portable Surveillance at Special Events and Areas of Interest:
The City of Grand Prairie is home to many large venues that draw large crowds and infrastructure that could be attractive targets for terrorism or criminal activity. Therefore, a Portable Video Surv...
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