Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager, or Designee, to Apply For, Accept and Implement an Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Program Grant Award from the Department of Homeland Security Through the Office of the Governor (OOG) to Purchase Ballistic Protective Equipment and Associated Medical Supplies to Support the Proper Equipping of Fire/Rescue/EMS Personnel Responding to an Active Shooter/Mass Casualty Incident
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Safe and Secure Community
MEETING DATE: April 17, 2018
DEPARTMENT: Fire Department, Emergency Management
CONTACT: Karen Adkins, Emergency Management Coordinator
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
* Approval of Resolution to apply for, accept and implement the grant award to fund the purchase of ballistic protective equipment for the proper equipping of Fire/Rescue/EMS personnel responding to an active shooter/mass casualty incident
ITEM SUMMARY:
* The UASI program focus is to support state and local efforts to prevent terrorism and other catastrophic events and to prepare the nation for the threats and hazards that pose the greatest risk to our security.
* The purchase of the equipment will protect and increase the survivability of both first responders and civilians
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
* The UASI program grant award has been sought annually by the City of McKinney to help prepare for, respond to and recover from, natural and man-made threats and hazards
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
* The amount of the grant is approximately $90,000 and there is no match required for this grant.
* FY19 Appropriations for this grant award will be budgeted in Grant Fund (Fund 033).
* Ongoing maintenance and operation costs to be absorbed through existing Fire Department Operating Budget.
Ballistic Protection Equipment and Associated Supplies
Description
Budget
Personal body armor for torso and extremities
$50,000
Ballistic helmet
$20,000
Medical pouch and supplies
$20,000
TOTAL
$90,000
BOARD OR COM...
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