Authorize the Reallocation of the 2004 Homeland Security Grant funds in the Estimated Amount of $35 710.00 to the Citywide Radio Purchase Project. City of Culver City California City Council Agenda Item Report Meeting Date: 06/12/06 AGENDA ITEM: Authorize the Reallocation of the 2004 Homeland Security Grant funds in the Estimated Amount of $35 710.00 to the Citywide Radio Purchase Project. Contact Person: David White Phone Number: (310) 253 6805 Item Number: A 17 X No Fiscal Impact: Yes Public Hearing: Public Notification: Master Notification List (06/07/06) General Fund: Yes No X Attachments: X Action Item: X Department Approval: Jeff Eastman (06/01/06) CAO Approval: Jerry B. Fulwood (06/07/06) City Controller Approval: Marlee Chang (06/07/06) RECOMMENDATION: That City Council authorize the reallocation of the remaining Homeland Security Grant funds in the estimated amount of $35 710.00 to the Radio Purchase Project. BACKGROUND: On August 24 2004 the City of Culver City was awarded a State Homeland Security Grant totaling $88 330.20 designated for equipment and security upgrades within the Police and Fire Departments. At the City Council meeting of October 25 2004 City Council authorized the appropriation and transfer of the $88 330.20 for this grant ($53 513.60 for the Police Department and $34 816.60 for the Fire Department.) The grant provides funding on a reimbursement basis and the projects approved for funding by the grantor were the following: Project Description Security Enhancements for the Police Station and City Hall Equipment for Fire Department Apparatus Amount $53 513.60 $34 816.60 On May 15 2006 the City received official notification from the Office of Homeland Security stating the grant funds must be expended and reimbursed by November 30 2006. Of the 2004 Homeland Security Grant allocation $52 620.20 have been expended or are dedicated to projects that will be completed and invoiced to the County for reimbursement by the November 30 2006 deadline....
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