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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) to Enhance the Existing CBRNE/SWAT Vehicle to Further Protect the Safety of Citizens and Responders During Tactical Operations
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MEETING DATE: November 6, 2012
DEPARTMENT: Police 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 $15,750 in UASI grant funding for the enhancement of an existing CBRNE/SWAT vehicle to further protect the safety of citizens and responders during tactical operations.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
· The acquisition of the CBRNE/SWAT vehicle was made possible through at FY2006 SHSP grant.
· Since the acquisition, the vehicle has been utilized on several occasions by McKinney Police, Collin County Sheriff's Office, Allen, Plano and Wylie; McKinney Police has conducted several trainings.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
· The grant will provide $15,750 for the enhancement of an existing CBRNE/SWAT vehicle.
· There is no match requirement.
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
· N/A