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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 Enhancements to Existing Police Surveillance Van
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MEETING DATE: October 16, 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 approximately $54,041 in UASI grant funding for enhancements to an existing police surveillance van.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
· The upgrades to the surveillance van will allow the Police Department to employ state of the art technology to protect the well-being of citizens and officers in surveillance situations.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
· The grant will provide approximately $54,041.
· No match is required.
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
· N/A