HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0017) M&C 20-0635City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 09/01/20 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 20-0635
LOG NAME: 362020 HSGP.V1
SUBJECT
(ALL) Authorize Application For and, If Awarded, Acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2020 Homeland Security Grant from the United States Department
of Homeland Security (DHS) through the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Up to the Amount of $3,427,683.00, Approve Execution of All
Applicable Grant Contracts, Adopt Resolution and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to submit the Fiscal Year 2020 Homeland Security Grant Program Application and, if awarded, accept an award for
an amount up to $3,427,683.00 in Fiscal Year 2020 Homeland Security Grant Program Funds (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No.
97.067) from the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, for the following
projects:
1. Urban Area Security Initiative Grant 2981406 - Joint Emergency Operations Center (JEOC) Sustainment Project in the amount of
$236,022.18;
2. Urban Area Security Initiative Grant 2981806 - Planning Project in the amount of $892,160.00;
3. Urban Area Security Initiative Grant 2982006 - Management and Administration Project in the amount of $150,000.00;
4. Urban Area Security Initiative Grant 3419804 - Interdiction and Disruption Project in the amount of $363,000.00;
5. State Homeland Security Program Grant (SHSP) 3977001 - North Central Texas Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Working Group in the
amount of $46,500.00;
6. Urban Area Security Initiative Grant 4125901 - Cybersecurity Project in the amount of $204,162.42;
7. Urban Area Security Initiative Grant 4128101 - Enhancing Protection of Soft Targets Project in the amount of $353,500.00;
8. Urban Area Security Initiative Grant 4128301 - Enhance Intelligence and Information Sharing Project in the amount of $268,883.00;
9. Urban Area Security Initiative Grant 4128501 - Addressing Emerging Threats Project in the amount of $272,710.00;
10. Urban Area Security Initiative Grant 4128701 - Special Response Teams Project in the amount of $320,432.00;
11. Urban Area Security Initiative Grant 4129201 - Emergency Communications Project in the amount of $320,313.40
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 $3,427,683.00 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 $3,427,683.00, 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 2020 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, respond to, and recover from terrorism incidents
and other natural disasters. Fort Worth has been offered the opportunity to participate in the HSGP 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 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 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: Mark Rauscher 6803