HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0016) M&C 19-0224City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 10/15/19 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 19-0224
LOG NAME: 362018HSGP.GAN1
SUBJECT
Authorize Acceptance of an Additional Award in the Amount of $1,196.38 in Fiscal Year 2018 Homeland Security Grant Program Funds from the
United States Department of Homeland Security through the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Authorize Execution of Related Documents,
and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the acceptance of an additional award in the amount of $1,196.38 in Fiscal Year 2018 Homeland Security Grant Funds from the
United States Department of Homeland Security through the State of Texas, Office of the Governor;
2. Authorize the execution of all related documents to effect the acceptance of the grant award; and
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Federal Fund in the
amount of $1,196.38, subject to receipt of the additional award.
DISCUSSION:
On August 21, 2018, the City Council authorized the acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2018 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) administered
by the State of Texas, Office of the Governor via the approval of Mayor and Council Communication (M&C G-19347). As a result, the City of Fort
Worth (City) was awarded a credit in the amount of $2,906,202 under the Homeland Security Grant Program - Urban Area Security Initiative
(HSGP-UASI) for the procurement of homeland security related equipment and services.
An additional award of $1,196.38 has been granted to the City from uncommitted State and Regional 2018 HSGP-UASI funds for a total award of
$2,907,398.38. The additional funding received under the 2018 HSGP-UASI program will be allocated towards Grant 2981504, Fire Enhancement
Project in the amount of $1,196.38. This funding will go towards the purchase of a rescue truck that is a large, all -terrain, all -wheel drive vehicle with
a large capacity to haul or tow equipment or people. This rescue truck is designed to support response to acts of terrorism and natural
disaster emergency operations by having the capability to transport equipment and personnel into areas with difficult access due to high terrain or
high water. The vehicle is equipped with a lift gate and will allow for the quick transport during rapid calls for evacuation, evacuation of individuals
with access or functional needs, or the transport of emergency responders with specialized tools and equipment into a difficult access area.
The acceptance of this additional award, grant funding allocated towards the purchase of the truck previously approved on Grant 2981504 per
M&C G-19347 in the amount of $80,000, as well as cost savings in other projects that have been closed will all contribute to the total funding of the
purchase of this vehicle.
This M&C is just for the acceptance of additional funds. A separate M&C will be submitted for the purchase of the vehicle that will include general
maintenance costs for the life of the vehicle as well as coordination with Property Management and other applicable city departments needed
through the city purchasing process.
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.
This M&C serves ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education: United States Department of Homeland
Security (DHS) through the State of Texas, Office of the Governor.
A Form 1295 is not required because: This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education: State
of Texas - Office of the Governor
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