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Home My WebLink About6267-02-2026 - City Council - ResolutionA Resolution NO. 6267-02-2026 AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR AND ACCEPTANCE OF FISCAL YEAR 2025 HOMELAND SECURITY URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE 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 2981411 - Joint Emergency Operations Center (JEOC) Sustainment Project in the amount of $664,000.00; • Urban Area Security Initiative Grant 2981811 - Planning project in the amount of $90 I,538.00; • Urban Area Security Initiative Grant 29820 11 - Management and Administration project in the amount of $150,498.00; • Urban Area Security Initiative Grant 4570304 - Community Preparedness and Resiliency in the amount of $440,000.00; • Urban Area Security Initiative Grant 4128305 - Enhance Intelligence and Information Sharing project in the amount of $640,000.00; • Urban Area Security Initiative Grant 4898703 - Arson/ Bomb Squad project in the amount of $346,343.00; • Urban Area Security Initiative Grant 4128705 - Special Response Teams project in the amount of $647,903.00; • Urban Area Security Initiative Grant 5606201 - Soft Targets Water & Aviation project in the amount of $221,000.00; • Urban Area Security Initiative Grant 5605601 - IT Physical Security project in the amount of $250,000.00 and • Urban Area Security Initiative Grant 5634901 - Vehicle Access Mitigation and Threat Prevention project in the amount of $260,000.00. 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 cn 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 24th day of February, 2026. ATTEST: BY Jannette S Goodall, City Secretary Grant Numbers: 2981411 2981811 2982011 4570304 4128305 4898703 4128705 5606201 5605601 5634901 City of Fort Worth, Texas Mayor and Council Communication DATE: 02/2426 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 26-0127 LOG NAME: 362025 HSGP SUBJECT (ALL) Authorize Application for and Acceptance of, if Awarded, the Fiscal Year 2025 Homeland Security Urban Area Security Initiative Grants from the United States Department of Homeland Security through the State of Texas, Office of the Texas Governor, in the Amount Up to $4,521,282.00, Approve Execution of All Applicable Grant Contracts, Adopt Resolution and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Authorize the application for and acceptance of, if awarded, the Fiscal Year 2025 Homeland Security Grant Program award in the amount up to $4,521,282.00 from the United States Department of Homeland Security through the State of Texas, Office of the Governor; 2. Authorize execution of all applicable grant contracts; 3. Adopt the attached resolution for acceptance of grant funds in the amount up to $4,521,282.00 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, subject to receipt of the grant, in the amount up to $4,521,282.00 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 (OHS) 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 2025 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) and State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) grants 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 $59,000,000.00 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. The projects are as follows: 1. Urban Area Security Initiative Grant 2981411 - Joint Emergency Operations Center (JEOC) Sustainment project in the amount of $664,000.00; 2. Urban Area Security Initiative Grant 2981811 - Planning project in the amount of $901,538.00; 3. Urban Area Security Initiative Grant 2982011 - Management and Administration project in the amount of $150,498.00; 4. Urban Area Security Initiative Grant 4570304 - Community Preparedness and Resiliency in the amount of $440,000.00; 5. Urban Area Security Initiative Grant 4128305 - Enhance Intelligence and Information Sharing project in the amount of $640,000.00; 6. Urban Area Security Initiative Grant 4898703 -Arson / Bomb Squad project in the amount of$346,343.00; 7. Urban Area Security Initiative Grant 4128705 - Special Response Teams project in the amount of $647,903.00; 8. Urban Area Security Initiative Grant 5606201 - Soft Targets Water & Aviation project in the amount of $221,000.00; 9. Urban Area Security Initiative Grant 5605601 - Information Technology Physical Security project in the amount of $250,000.00 and 10. Urban Area Security Initiative Grant 5634901 - Vehicle Access Mitigation and Threat Prevention project in the amount of $260,000.00. Indirect costs are allowable under this program as described in 2 C.F.R. 200.414 and have been requested at the current rate of6.24%. The grant has no local match requirement. Department of Homeland Security, Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grant funds support the following two employee positions UASI Planning Grant: Grant Specialist: 0.4 FTE at $38,000.00 in the Office of Emergency Management UASI Management and Administration Grant: Grant Specialist: 1.0 FTE at $97,486.00 in the Grants Unit of the Fort Worth Fire Department (FWFD) Grants Specialist: 0.6 FTE at $53,012.00 in the Grants Unit of the FWFD The positions listed above are subject to grant funding availability. In the event of a grant award being decreased or eliminated, the Fort Worth Fire Department would review programs and services funded by the grants and determine a level of service and staffing that aligns with the available funding. Alternatives to consider may include staff and program reductions or eliminations. Sustainment of these positions may include transfer to the general fund or identification of other sources of funding that can be secured. The Grant application repository numbers are the following: GRNT-APPL-0000000128 II 2025 UASI - Fort Worth - JEOC Sustainment GRNT-APPL-0000000129 2025 UASI - Fort Worth - Planning GRNT-APPL-0000000130 2025 UASI - Fort Worth - Grants M&A GRNT-APPL-0000000131 2025 UASI - Fort Worth - Special Response GRNT-APPL-0000000132 2025 UASI - Fort Worth - Community Preparedness GRNT-APPL-0000000133 2025 UASI - Fort Worth - Arson/ Bomb Squad GRNT-APPL-0000000134 1 2025 UASI - Fort Worth - IT Physical Security GRNT-APPL-0000000135 1 2025 UASI - Fort Worth - Enhance Intelligence GRNT-APPL-0000000136 2025 UASI - Fort Worth - Soft Targets Water &Avia GRNT-APPL-0000000175 2025 UASI- Fort Worth- Vehicle Access A Form 1295 is not required because: This Mitigation contract will be with a governmental entity, . state agency or public institution of higher education: Department of Homeland Security FISCAL INFORMATION/ CERTIFICATION: The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds 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 an expenditure being incurred, the Fire Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds. This is a reimbursement grant. Submitted for Citv Manager's Office bv: William Johnson 5806 Oriainatina Business Unit Head Additional Information Contact: Expedited Ashley Clement 8505