CC MEETING: February 4, 2025
DATE: January 21, 2025
TO: Erin Rinehart, City Manager
FROM: Elliott Reep, Emergency Management Coordinator
Rex Redden, Executive Director of Public Safety
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Consider A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Take All Necessary Action Related To The Submission Of An Application Through The 2024 Homeland Security Grant Program And Acceptance Of A Specific Award Under The 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Grant For A Total Of $136,881.92.
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BACKGROUND:
The purpose of the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grant is to support Public Safety capabilities to prevent and respond to terrorist attacks. The Carrollton Office of Emergency Management (OEM) has submitted a project for FY 24 UASI Grant funds in the amount of $136,881.92 to purchase additional Archer 1200 mobile barricades (purpose-built to stop vehicles) plus an additional trailer to carry and deploy them.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
All funding will be provided through the reimbursement grant award, there will be no general fund obligations. Maintenance for the projects will be provided by the individual departments. Listed below is the project amount.
UASI 2024 Project - Mobile Barrier System - $136,881.92
COMMUNITY IMPACT:
Items purchased through this grant awards will allow police and emergency management personnel to prevent and or mitigate acts of terrorism and their potential impacts to our area.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION/DESIRED ACTION:
Staff recommends City Council approve a resolution authorizing submission and acceptance of the FY 2024 UASI Grant project in the amount of $136,881.92.