HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0051) M&C 20-0763City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 10/20/20 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 20-0763
LOG NAME: 362019HSGP.SA1
SUBJECT
(ALL) Authorize Acceptance of a Supplemental Award in the Amount of $35,828.67 in Fiscal Year 2019 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
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the acceptance of an additional award in the amount of $35,828.67 in Fiscal Year 2019 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 $35,828.67, subject to receipt of the additional award.
DISCUSSION:
On September 9, 2019, the City Council authorized the acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2019 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 19-0118). As a result, the
City of Fort Worth (City) was awarded a credit in the amount of $3,381,183.00 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 $35,828.67 has been granted to the City from uncommitted Regional 2019 HSGP-SHSP funds for a total award of
$3,417,081.67. The additional funding received under the 2019 HSGP-SHSP program will be allocated towards Grant 4180301, Interoperable
Communications Working Group Project in the amount of $35,828.67. This funding will go towards the purchase of portable radios and gateways
on behalf of the North Central Texas Interoperable Communications Working Group. The bridge and radios will be utilized in training, table top
exercises, and field exercises sponsored or conducted by the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG).
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.
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. The Fire
Department (and Financial Management Services) will be responsible for the collection and deposit of funds due to the City. Prior to any
expenditure being incurred, the Fire Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds. This is a reimbursement grant.
Submitted for City Manager's Office by. Valerie Washington 6199
Originating Business Unit Head: Jim Davis 6801
Additional Information Contact: Mark Rauscher 6803