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Memorandum of Agreement/Understanding (MOA/MOU)
Securing the Cities (STC)
AGREEMENT entered into between the City of Houston,Mayor's Office of Public Safety
and Homeland Security ("MOPSHS"), 900 Bagby, Second Floor, Houston, Texas 77002
and the STC Partners identified on the attached signature page, for the acquisition and
distribution of goods and services pursuant to the Securing the Cities Program ("STC
Program" or "the Program"). This Agreement is a statement of intent and should not be
construed as a legally binding contract between MOPSHS and the STC Partners ("the
parties").
WHEREAS, MOPSHS and the STC Partners intend to work in concert with other state,
regional and local agencies to develop and implement systems for coordinated and
integrated detection, interdiction, and notification of illicit radiological and/or nuclear
materials outside regulatory control that may be used in a terrorist attack or as a weapon of
mass destruction within the region; and
WHEREAS, MOPSHS and the STC Partners recognize the critical need for mutual
information sharing, operational integration, and regional cooperation to implement the
STC Program effectively; and
WHEREAS, Federal Funding is to be used exclusively to support the STC program
implementation; and
WHEREAS, MOPSHS and the STC Partners agree to collaborate in the design and
operations of STC as needed.
NOW THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows:
1. MOPSHS and the STC Partners agree to share program related information as
required by DHS-CWMD and is not intended to grant open access to all agency
information to personal individual information.
2. MOPSHS agrees to provide operational assistance as appropriate upon request by
STC Partners.
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CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TX
3. The parties agree to immediately notify and share security information with each
other related to deployment, operation of equipment, and other program related
information pursuant to this agreement or as required by DHS-CWMD.
4. The STC Partners will provide and maintain a primary liaison to MOPSHS
including name, work address, e-mail address, and telephone numbers.
5. The STC Partners will use any equipment or goods received or purchased through
the STC Program only for the purposes for which they are intended and shall keep
them in good working order. The parties agree to cooperate in the maintenance of
the equipment or goods pursuant to DHS-CWMD guidelines.
6. Any amendments to this agreement must be in writing and signed by authorized
representatives of the parties.
7. This agreement will remain in effect from the date each STC Partner's authorized
representative signs the Agreement,unless terminated by either party within 30 days
of written notification. If an STC Partner requests to opt out of this Agreement, any
equipment received or purchased through the STC Program shall be returned to the
providing agency for redistribution among the remaining STC Partners.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this agreement on the dates
appearing opposite their respective signatures.
Digitally signed by Charles
Charles Johnson Johnson
Date:2021.07.06 08:13:37
-05'00' 7/6/2021
Charles Johnson Date
Program Manager
City of Houston—Mayor's Office of
Public Safety and Homeland Security
Digitally signed by Hjalmar J.
Hjalmar J. Olmo Olmo
Date:2021.07.01 19:32:45-05'00' 7/1/2021
Hjalmar J. Olmo Date
Sergeant/PRND Coordinator
Fort Worth Police Department
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[Executed effective as of the date signed by the Assistant City Manager below.] / [ACCEPTED
AND AGREED:]
City: City:
By: By: Robert Mid re ge(OGt27,202215:23 CDT)
Name: Fernando Costa Name: Robert A.Alldredge
Title: Deputy City Manager Title: Executive Assistant Chief
Date: OCt 27, 2022 Date: Oct 27, 2022
CITY OF FORT WORTH INTERNAL ROUTING PROCESS:
Approved as to Form and Legality: Contract Compliance Manager:
By signing I acknowledge that I am the person
responsible for the monitoring and administration
of this contract,including ensuring all
By: Nico Arias(Oct 26,202212:10 CDT) performance and reporting requirements.
Name: Nico Arias
Title: Assistant City Attorney
By:
Contract Authorization: Name: Sarah Shannon
M&C: M&C 22-0811 Title: Supplemental Funding Manager
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CITY SECRETARY
FT.WORTH, TX
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Fo�n
Create New From This M&C
DATE: 10/11/2022 REFERENCE **M&C 22- LOG NAME: 35FY22
NO.: 0811 SECURINGTHECITIES
CODE: C TYPE: CONSENT PUBLIC NO
HEARING:
SUBJECT: (ALL) Authorize the Execution of an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Houston to
Provide Funding for the Special Events Emergency Response Unit, Authorize Acceptance
of an Award in the Amount Up to $20,000.00 from the Department of Homeland Security
through the City of Houston, Ratify the Acceptance of Equipment Valued in the Amount of
$600,000.00 from the Department of Homeland Security through the City of Houston, and
Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the execution of an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Houston to provide
funding for the Special Events Emergency Response Unit;
2. Authorize acceptance of an award in the amount up to $20,000.00 from the Department of
Homeland Security through the City of Houston;
3. Ratify the acceptance of equipment valued in the amount of $600,000.00 from the
Department of Homeland Security through the City of Houston; and
4. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations
in the Grants Operating Federal Fund in the amount of $20,000.00, subject to the receipt of
the grant, for the purpose of receiving reimbursable overtime funds as part of the Securing
the Cities Program through the Department of Homeland Security.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Houston was selected by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for participation
in Securing the Cities Program (STC). The STC program enhances the law enforcement's ability to
detect and prevent terrorist attacks and other high-consequence events that pose a risk to homeland
security. The program provides recipients with equipment and training to ensure detection is
integrated into day-to-day activities. Recognizing the importance of the City of Fort Worth and the I-35
corridor to their effort, The City of Houston has decided to expand the STC program.
The purpose of this Mayor and Council Communication (M&C) is to authorize the acceptance and
execution of the award agreement. The City of Houston interlocal agreement has a start date of
August 1st, 2022. Per the Interlocal Agreement, the City of Fort Worth will be reimbursed for
expenses in the amount of up to $20,000.00 for officer overtime during the radiological/nuclear
detection training and The City of Fort Worth has received 800 personal radiation detection devices
valued in the amount of$600,000.00 ($750.00 each). Once accepted the Fort Worth Police
Department will train officers on how to use personal radiation detection devices and how to respond
to radiological/nuclear incidents.
Indirect costs are not allowed under this Agreement. The City will be paid on a reimbursement basis.
ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations and adoption of
the attached appropriation ordinances, funds will be available in the current operating budget, as
appropriated, in the Grants Operating Federal Fund. The Police Department (and Financial
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Management Services) will be responsible for the collection and deposit of funds due to the City. Prior
to an expenditure being incurred, the Police Department has the responsibility to validate the
availability of funds. This is a reimbursement grant.
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Submitted for City Manager's Office by_ Fernando Costa (6122)
Originating Department Head: Neil Noakes (4212)
Additional Information Contact: Sarah Shannon (4254)
ATTACHMENTS
FID PRND 2022-2023.XLSX (CFW Internal)
ORD.APP35FY22 SECURINGTHECITIES 21001.docx (Public)
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