HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 5847-11-2023 (2)A Resolution
NO.5847-11-2023
AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR AND ACCEPTANCE OF
FISCAL YEAR 2021 HOMELAND SECURITY URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE
REALLOCATION GRANT FROM THE STATE OF TEXAS,
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, PUBLIC SAFETY.OFFICE
WHEREAS, the City Council finds it in the best interest of the citizens of the City of Fort
Worth that the following projects (collectively, the "Projects") be operated:
• Urban Area Security Initiative Grant 4923901 Drone Detection Sensors (RTCCJESU) $42,000.00
• Urban Area Security Initiative Grant 4923701 First Responder Radios $256,903.14
• Urban Area Security Initiative Grant 4924001 INTEX Fusion Center - Software, Cameras Mounts, and
Travel$101,500.00
• Urban Area Security Initiative Grant 4923801 Office of Emergency Management Vehicle $110,000.00
WHEREAS, the City Council agrees that in the event of loss or misuse of the Office of the
Governor funds, the City Council assures that such funds will be returned to the Office of the
Governor in full; and
WHEREAS, The City Council designates the City Manager, through any Assistant City
Manager, to apply for, accept, reject, alter, or terminate this grant on behalf of the City;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT"
WORTH, TEXAS:
THAT the City Council of the City of Fort Worth approves the submission and acceptance
of the grant Projects specified in the Recitals above to the Office of the Governor, Public Safety
Office, Homeland Security Grants Division.
Adopted this 28th day of November, 2023.
ATTEST:
By. � ��
Jannette S. Goodall, City Secretary
Grant Numbers;
4923901
492370I
4924001
4923801
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 11/28123 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 23-0997
LOG NAME: 362021HSOP REALLOCATION
S BJ CT
(ALL) Ratify Application for and Authorize Acceptance of, If Awarded, Homeland Security Reallocation Funds from the United States Department
of Homeland Security through the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, In the Amount Up to $510,403.14, Approve Execution of All Applicable
Grant Contracts, Adopt Attached Resolution and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Ratify application for and authorize acceptance of. If awarded, Homeland Security Reallocation Funds from the United States Department of
Homeland Security through the State of Texas, Office of the Governor in the amount up to $510,403.14;
2. Approve execution of all applicable grant contracts;
3. Adopt attached resolution for acceptance of grant funds In an amount up to $510,403.14 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, subject
to receipt of the grant, in the amount up to $510,403.14 for the purpose of funding the State Homeland Security Program projects specific to
the Urban Area Security initiative.
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 2021 Funding Reallocation of the Urban Area Security initiative (UASD grant 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 each year since 2005.
receiving over $66,000,000.00 in grant funds to supplement local and regional preparedness efforts. The Fire Department's Grant Management
team 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. This'award consists of unused funds from the 2021 UASi
grants that have been reallocated for additional projects. The projects are as follows:
• Urban Area Security initiative Grant 4923901 Drone Detection Sensors (RTCCIESU) $42,000.00
• Urban Area Security Initiative Grant 4923701 First responder Radios $256,903.14
• Urban Area Security initiative Grant 4924001 INTEX Fusion Center- Software, Cameras Mounls, and Travel $101,500.00
• Urban Area Security initiative Grant 4923801 Office of Emergency Management Vehicle $1 i0,000.00
The grants have no local match requirement.
Since no City salaries will be charged, Indirect cost recovery does not apply.
A Form 1295 Is not required because: This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public Institution of higher education:
Department of Homeland Security- Federal Emergency Management Agency
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, func
will be available in the current operating budget, as appropriated, in 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 F
Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds. This is a reimbursement grant
Submitted for City-jUjanageeg Office by., Valerie Washington 6199
Originating Susinegs J nit Head: Jim Davis 6801