Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution of the City Council of the City of McKinney, Texas, Authorizing the City Manager, or Designee, to Apply for, Accept if Awarded, and Implement an Urban Area Security Initiative Program Grant Award from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security through the Office of the Governor to Enhance Threat Detection for the McKinney Fire Department
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Operational Excellence
(2.1: Balance available resources to accommodate the growth and maintenance needs of the city.)
Safe and Secure Community
(6.3: Continually increase operational efficiency in public safety departments.)
MEETING DATE: April 21, 2026
DEPARTMENT: Fire
CONTACT: Paul Dow, Fire Chief
James Floyd, Assistant Fire Chief
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
• Approval of Resolution
ITEM SUMMARY:
• This grant funding would be used to purchase devices that detect harmful air pollutants called volatile organic compounds (VOCs) for use by the McKinney Fire Department’s Special Operations Team and to help monitor air safety at large special events.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• The Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) is an annual formula grant program created in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks. It provides funding for equipment, planning, and training in high-risk, high-density urban areas with the goal of preventing, preparing for, protecting against, and responding to acts of terrorism.
• The City of McKinney has received funding from this grant program since 2003.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• $20,000 for VOC detectors.
• No match required.
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: N/A