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FOUR-FIFTHS VOTE REQUIREMENT - (1) Acceptance of $24,803.00 in Grant Funds from the 2009 State Homeland Security Grant Program for the Reimbursement of Fire Department Training Costs; and (2) Approval of a Budget Amendment Related Thereto.
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City of Culver City, California
Agenda Item Report
Meeting Date: 02/28/2011 Item Number: C-7
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM: FOUR-FIFTHS VOTE REQUIREMENT - (1)
Acceptance of $24,803.00 in Grant Funds from the 2009 State Homeland Security
Grant Program for the Reimbursement of Fire Department Training Costs; and (2)
Approval of a Budget Amendment Related Thereto.
Contact Person/Dept.: David White Phone Number: (310) 253-5915
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [X] No []
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [] Attachments: []
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [X] Date: _______________
Public Notification Meetings and Agendas – City Council (02/23/11)
Department Approval:
Chris Sellers(02/15/11)
City Attorney Approval:
Carol Schwab (by H. Baker) (02/22/11)
Chief Financial Officer Approval:
Jeff Muir (by M. Noller) (02/23/11)
City Manager Approval:
John M. Nachbar (02/23/11)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council accept $24,803.00 in grant funds awarded by the
2009 State Homeland Security Grant Program to be used to reimburse training costs
and (2) approve a budget amendment related thereto.
A budget amendment requires a four-fifths vote.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Culver City has been awarded grant funding from the 2009 State
Homeland Security Grant Program as part of a federal effort to assist local agencies
in obtaining the equipment and training needed to effectively respond to a terrorist
incident. This grant will provide funds for the reimbursement of overtime and backfill
costs for fire department training.
2009 State Homeland Security Grant Program Award
Award Item Funds Received
Reimbursement for Fire Department Training Costs $24,803.00
FISCAL ANALYSIS:
There is no requirement for matching funds. The grant provides for the
reimbursement of all overtime and backfill costs for the specified training. It is City of Culver City, California
Agenda Item Report
proposed that these funds be appropriated into account 41445500 – Homeland
Security Grant – Fire.
ATTACHMENTS:
None.
MOTION:
That the City Council:
1. Authorize the acceptance of $24,803 in grant funds for equipment and
training costs awarded by the 2009 State Homeland Security Grant Program;
and,
2. Approve a budget amendment appropriating $24,803 into account 41445500
– Homeland Security Grant - Fire (a budget amendment requires a four-
fifths vote); and,
3. Authorize the City Attorney to review/prepare the necessary documents; and,
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute such documents on behalf of the City.