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Acceptance and appropriation of $73,977 awarded by the 2005 State Homeland Security Grant Program to be used to purchase equipment, upgrade the public radio safety system and reimburse training costs. (requires 4/5ths vote).
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City of Culver City, California
City Council Agenda Item Report
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council authorize the acceptance and appropriation of $73,977 in grant
funds awarded by the 2005 State Homeland Security Grant Program to be used to
purchase equipment for the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), upgrade the
public safety radio system, and to reimburse training costs. A 4/5ths affirmative vote
is required to amend the budget.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
The City of Culver City has been awarded grant funding from the 2005 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 and police training, equipment for the Emergency Operations Center,
and equipment for the public safety radio system upgrade (ICIS). This grant, along
with funds from the Urban Areas Security Initiative will provide for the complete
interagency Communications Interoperability System upgrade to the City’s radio
system.
Meeting Date: 10/24/05 Item Number: C-7
AGENDA ITEM: Consideration to Authorize the Acceptance and Appropriation of
$73,977.00 in grant funds from the State Homeland Security Grant Program for
Equipment for the Emergency Operation Center, an Upgrade to the Public Safety
Radio System, and the Reimbursement of Public Safety Training Costs.
Contact Person: David L. White Phone Number: (310) 253-6805
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: []
Public Notification:
Master Notification List 10/19/05
Department Approval: Jeff Eastman
10/13/05
CAO Approval:
Jerry Fulwood 10/19/05
City Controller Approval:
Marlee Chang 10/19/05City of Culver City, California
City Council Agenda Item Report
2005 State Homeland Security Grant Program Award
Award Items Total Cost
Upgrade of the Public Safety Radio System (ICIS) $46,778.00
Reimbursement for Police and Fire Training Costs $22,870.00
Equipment for the Emergency Operations Center $4,329.00
Total Grant Amount $73,977.00
FISCAL ANALYSIS:
There is no requirement for matching funds. The grants provide for all costs in
acquiring the approved equipment, including the cost of tax and shipping.
ATTACHMENTS:
None
MOTIONS:
That the City Council:
1. Authorize the acceptance and appropriation of $73,977 in grant funds for
equipment and training costs awarded by the 2005 State Homeland Security
Grant Program; and
2. Authorize a Budget Amendment to establish grant Revenue and
Appropriation Accounts for this program.
(A 4/5ths affirmative vote is required to approve the budget amendment.)