Title
Authorization to Apply for, Accept and Enter into Agreements for 2019 Department of Homeland Security Securing the Cities Program Grant Funding (Ordinance S-46112)
Description
This report requests City Council approval of the authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to approve an application from the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to apply for, accept and enter into agreements with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for the 2019 Securing the Cities Program grant in the amount of $2,000,000. Further request authorization for the City Treasurer to accept, and for the City Controller to disburse, all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The Phoenix Urban Area Security Initiative is one of six regions selected as eligible under this cooperative grant. The purpose of this grant is to improve the ability of local, state, tribal, and territorial jurisdictions to prepare for, prevent, and respond to radiological and nuclear detection. The grant provides funding for the development and integration of a comprehensive detection structure to ensure trained and equipped personnel are proficient in the use of the detection and interdiction of radiological and nuclear materials.
Funding would be used to support personnel, overtime, supplies, technology, and office related equipment to develop and update current plans, build capabilities, provide a common information sharing environment, train personnel, and conduct exercises to establish success.
Contract Term
If awarded, the overall period of performance is Nov. 1, 2019 through Oct. 30, 2029. Funding for the first budget period is provided under this application. Should further funding become available for additional budget periods the City would need to submit additional applications.
Financial Impact
No matching funds are required; cost to the City is in-kind resources only.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
This item was approved at the Oct. 9, 2019 Public Safety and Justice Subcommittee by a vote of 3-0.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Milton Dohoney, Jr. and the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management.