HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0014) M&C 19-0118City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 09/10/19 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 19-0118
LOG NAME: 362019HSGP.V1
SUBJECT
Authorize Application For and, If Awarded, Acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2019 Homeland Security Grant from the State of Texas, Office of the
Governor, Up to the Amount of $3,381,183, Approve Execution of All 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 2019 Homeland Security Grant Program Application and, if awarded, accept an award
for an amount up to $3,381,183 in Fiscal Year 2019 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 2981305 - Critical Infrastructure/Key Resources Project Enhancement in the amount of $300,933;
2. Urban Area Security Initiative Grant 2981405 - JEOC Sustainment Project in the amount of $460,000;
3. Urban Area Security Initiative Grant 2981505 - Fire Enhancement Project in the amount of $787,954;
4. Urban Area Security Initiative Grant 2981805 - Planning Project in the amount of $841,000;
5. Urban Area Security Initiative Grant 2982005 - Management and Administration in the amount of $146,000;
6. Urban Area Security Initiative Grant 3419803 - Interdiction and Disruption Project in the amount of $845,296;
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all applicable grant contracts;
3. Adopt attached resolution for acceptance of grant funds in an amount up to $3,381,183 and to make assurances as required by the State of
Texas, Office of the Governor, Homeland Security Grants Division; and
4. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Federal Fund up to the
amount of $3,381,183, subject to receipt of the award.
DISCUSSION:
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through the State of Texas, Office of the 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 2019 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 $50,000,000.00 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 allowable under this program as described in 2 C.F.R. 200.414 and have been requested.
The grant has no local match requirement.
A Form 1295 is not required for this contract because: This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher
education: State of Texas - Office of the Governer
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.
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.
Submitted for City Manager's Office by. Valerie Washington 6199
Originating Business Unit Head: Jim Davis 6801
Additional Information Contact: Maribel Martinez 6173