FOUR FIFTHS VOTE REQUIREMENT 1) Consideration to Authorize the Acceptance and Appropriation of $24 150 in Grant Funds from the 2010 State Homeland Security Grant Program for the Purchase of Three Public Safety Portable Radios; and 2) Approval of a Related Budget Amendment. ITEM: Item Number: C 1 City of Culver City California Agenda Item Report Meeting Date: 07/23/12 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA FOUR FIFTHS VOTE REQUIREMENT 1) Consideration to Authorize the Acceptance and Appropriation of $24 150 in Grant Funds from the 2010 State Homeland Security Grant Program for the Purchase of Three Public Safety Portable Radios; and 2) Approval of a Related Budget Amendment. Contact Person/Dept.: David White Fiscal Impact: Yes X No Public Hearing: Commission Action Required: Yes No X Date: _______________ Public Notification: Meetings and Agendas City Council (07/20/12) Department Approval: Chris Sellers (07/12/12) Chief Financial Officer Approval: Jeff Muir (07/19/12) City Attorney Approval: Carol Schwab (by H. Baker) (07/18/12) City Manager Approval: John M. Nachbar (07/20/12) Phone Number: 310 253 5915 General Fund: Yes X No Attachments: Action Item: RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council 1) authorize the acceptance and appropriation of $24 150 in grant funds awarded by the 2010 State Homeland Security Grant Program to be used to purchase three public safety portable radios; and 2) approve a related budget amendment. A budget amendment requires a 4/5ths vote. BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: The City of Culver City has been awarded grant funding from the 2010 Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP). The grant is administered through the County of Los Angeles and is the result of a federal effort to assist local agencies in obtaining the equipment needed to effectively respond to a major incident or disaster. This grant will enable the City to acquire three portable radios. These new radios will replace existing portables that do not comply with current standards and are reaching th...
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