HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 4861-11-2017A Resolution
NO. 4861-11-2017
AUTHORIZING APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF
FISCAL YEAR 2017 HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT FROM
THE STATE OF TEXAS, OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
WHEREAS, the City Council finds it in the best interest of the citizens of the City
of Fort Worth that the following projects (collectively, the "Projects") be operated:
• Urban Area Security Initiative Grant 2981203 — Critical Infrastructure/Key
Resource Project in the amount of $230,000.00;
• Urban Area Security Initiative Grant 2981403 — Direction and Control
Project in the amount of $370,000.00;
• Urban Area Security Initiative Grant 2981503 — Fire Enhancement Project in
the amount of $736,541.00;
• Urban Area Security Initiative Grant 2981803 — Planning Project in the
amount of $771,724.00;
• Urban Area Security Initiative Grant 2982003 — Management and
Administration in the amount $145,329.73; and
• Urban Area Security Initiative Grant 3419801 — Interdiction and Disruption
Project in the amount of $653,000.00;
WHEREAS, the City Council agrees that in the event of loss or misuse of the
Office of the Governor funds; the City Council assures that such funds will be returned to
the Office of the Governor in full; and
WHEREAS, the City Council designates any Assistant City Manager as the
grantee's authorized official. The authorized official is given the power to apply for,
accept, reject, alter or terminate the grant on behalf of the applicant agency;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
THAT the City Council of the City of Fort Worth approves submission of the grant
application for the Projects specified in the Recitals above to the Office of the Governor.
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Adopted this 8th day of November, 2017.
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: Tuesday, November 7, 2017 REFERENCE NO.: G-19155
LOG NAME: 362017HSGP.V1
SUBJECT:
Authorize Application for and, if Awarded, Acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2017 Homeland Security Grant
from the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Up to the Amount of $2,906,594.73, Approve Execution of
Ali Applicable Grant Contracts, Adopt Resolution and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to submit the Fiscal Year 2017 Homeland Security Grant Program
Application and, if awarded, accept an award for an amount up to $2,906,594.73 in Fiscal Year 2017
Homeland Security Grant Program Funds (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 97.067) from the
State of Texas, Office of the Governor, for the following projects:
1. Urban Area Security Initiative Grant 2981303 - Critical Infrastructure/Key Resources Project
Enhancement in the amount of $230,000.00;
2. Urban Area Security Initiative Grant 2981403 - Direction and Control Project in the amount of
$370,000.00;
3. Urban Area Security initiative Grant 2981503 - Fire Enhancement Project in the amount of
$736,541.00;
4. Urban Area Security Initiative Grant 2981803 - Planning Project in the amount of $771,724.00;
5. Urban Area Security Initiative Grant 2982003 - Management and Administration in the amount of
$145,329.73;
6. Urban Area Security Initiative Grant 3419801 - Interdiction and Disruption Project in the amount of
$653,000.00;
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all appiicable grant contracts;
3. Adopt attached resolution for acceptance of grant funds in an amount up to $2,906,594.73 and to make
assurances as required by the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division; and
4. Authorize the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Operating Federal Fund up to the amount of $2,906,594.73, subject to receipt of the award.
DISCUSSION:
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through the State of Texas, Office of the
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Governor, awards grants to jurisdictions across the state to enhance local capabilities to prevent, respond
to and recover from acts of terrorism and natural disasters. The Homeland Security Grant Program
(HSGP) encourages jurisdictions to strengthen local and regional preparedness efforts and to seek
benefits available through cooperative action.
Funding awarded as part of the 2017 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) and HSGP will be used by Fort
Worth public safety and disaster support organizations to maintain and improve the community's capacity
to prepare for, prevent and respond to terrorism incidents and other natural disasters. Fort Worth has
been offered the opportunity to participate in the HSGP State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) and
UASI program each year since 2005, receiving over $33,000,000.00 in grant funds to supplement local
and regional preparedness efforts. The Office of Emergency Management coordinates with City
departments in the development and implementation of grant funded projects in the areas of threat
assessment, risk reduction, capability sustainment, plan development, public education and training.
Indirect costs are allowabie under this program as described in 2 C.F.R. 200.414 and have been
requested.
The grant has no locai match requirement.
This contract wiil be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education:
Office of the Governor (State of Texas).
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations, receipt of the grant,
and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the current operating
budget, as appropriated, of the Grants Operating Federal Fund. Funds will be reimbursed by grantor after
expenditures are made. Specific account, project and activity identifiers will be created upon receipt of
grant funds.
The Fire Department will be responsible for the collection and deposit of funds due to the City. Prior to
expenditures being made, the Fire Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds.
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Valerie Washington (6199)
Rudy Jackson (6801)
Maribel Martinez (6173)
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