Title
Authorization to Accept Reallocated Federal Fiscal Year 2022 Homeland Security Grant Funds (Ordinance S-52751) - Citywide
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to allow the Police Department to enter into an agreement with the Arizona Department of Homeland Security to accept reallocated funds, not to exceed $150,000, from the Homeland Security Grant Program's Federal Fiscal Year 2022 grant funds. Additionally, request City Council grant an exception pursuant to Phoenix City Code 42-20 to authorize inclusion of indemnification and assumption of liability provisions in the documents pertaining to this transaction that otherwise would be prohibited by Phoenix City Code 42-18. Further request authorization for the City Treasurer to accept, and the City Controller to disburse funds related to this request.
Report
Summary
The Arizona Department of Homeland Security (AZDOHS) administers several federal grant programs that provide funding to the Phoenix Police and Fire departments. These grants are designed to provide essential resources for bolstering terrorism preparedness, multi-agency coordination (with local law enforcement, fire, public health and emergency management agencies), equipment modernization, training programs, and large-scale emergency readiness. These investments are targeted toward safeguarding high-threat areas and enhancing overall community resilience. The Phoenix Police and Fire departments have received funding through this grant program for several years. The major AZDOHS grant programs that are funded to the Phoenix Police and Fire departments are as follows:
State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) - fills high-priority preparedness gaps identified through threat and hazard assessments. Grant funding is utilized to support planning, organization, equipment procurement, training, and exercise programs to prevent, protect, respond to, and recover from terrorism and catastrophic events.
Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) - funds the unique needs of high-threat, high-density urban areas. Grant funding is utilized to build sustainable capabilities in the Phoenix metro area for planning, coordination, equipment, training, and exercises to address terrorism-related risks.
Contract Term
The grant period of performance is February 2, 2026, to July 31, 2027.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
- Ordinance S-48794 was adopted by City Council at the June 15, 2022, meeting.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and the Police and Fire departments.