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Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the Deputy 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 Purchase Handheld Radios for the City of McKinney Crisis Action Team (COMCAT)
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MEETING DATE: April 1, 2014
DEPARTMENT: Fire Department
CONTACT: Janay Tieken, Housing and Community Development Manager
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, including first aid training, in major metropolitan areas.
· Staff requests approval to accept and implement grant award of $24,300 in UASI grant funding to purchase fifteen (15) handheld radios to enhance communications between CAT team and Emergency Operations Center during an emergency affecting City facilities.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
· The CAT Corps is comprised of City employees located within each regularly staffed building. They are specially trained to assist other employees and visitors in the event of an emergency or disaster.
· The additional XTS1500 radios will operate on the existing McKinney Public Safety Radio System.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
· The grant will provide $24,300 for the purchase of fifteen (15) handheld XTS1500 radios.
· There is no match requirement.
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: N/A