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Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Accept and Implement Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Program Grant Funding from the Department of Homeland Security through the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) for APX 6000 Radio Deployment Hardware and Accessories
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MEETING DATE: October 2, 2012
DEPARTMENT: Fire Department
CONTACT: Janay Tieken, Grants Administrator
Karen Adkins, Emergency Management Coordinator
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
· Approval of Resolution for acceptance and implementation of grant award.
ITEM SUMMARY:
· The UASI program focuses on enhancing regional security preparedness in major metropolitan areas.
· Staff requests approval to accept and implement grant award of $23,100 in UASI grant funding for APX 6000 Radio deployment hardware and accessories.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
· The APX 6000 Radio deployment hardware and accessories will provide for full functionality of currently owned APX 6000 portable radios.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
· The grant will provide up to $23,100
· No match is required.
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
· N/A