REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
May 25, 2017
FROM: JERRY P. DYER, Chief of Police
Police Department
BY: ROBERT NEVAREZ, Deputy Chief
Administrative Services Division
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to the 2016 State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP)
1. Authorize the Chief of Police to accept $126,513 in grant funding for the 2016 State Homeland Security Grant awarded to the Fresno Police Department by the California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) through the County of Fresno Department of Behavioral Health.
2. Authorize the Chief of Police to execute the agreement and all related documentation applicable to the 2016 SHSGP grant.
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended the City Council authorize the Chief of Police to accept the 2016 State Homeland Security Grant of $126,513 from the California Office of Emergency Services through Fresno County Department of Behavioral Health, and authorize the Chief of Police to execute the agreement and all related documents applicable to the 2016 SHSGP grant.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
CalOES awarded funds under the 2016 State Homeland Security Grant Program to the County of Fresno, which includes an allocation sub-granted to the City of Fresno Police Department in the amount of $126,513. This approved grant project will fund the purchase of equipment to support first responders and terrorism prevention efforts. The grant will fund safety equipment for the Special Weapons And Tactics (SWAT) team, Special Response Teams (SRT), Mobile Field Force (MFF) and the Explosive Ordinance Device (EOD) team. Safety equipment for these special teams will enhance current capabilities to respond to resource intensive and critical incidents of terrorism or disaster. It is recommended the Council accept this grant funding. Funding has been incorporated into the FY 2018 budget process. There is no match requirement.
BACKGROUND
Following the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States, the federal government e...
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