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2006 Homeland Security Issue 21 Grant (NB)
This item requests City Commission authorization for the Gainesville Police Department to accept the Department of Homeland Security Issue 21 Grant from the Division of Emergency Management
Explanation
On September 22, 2006, the City of Gainesville received notification from the Division of Emergency Management that it would be receiving $39,938 in grant funds toward the "Enhancement for Regional All Discipline Project Build Out." The Division of Emergency Management received these grant funds from the State of Florida, and has the authority to subgrant these funds to the City of Gainesville. The City of Gainesville is eligible to receive these grant funds as a result of the Gainesville Police Department's participation in the Regional Domestic Security Task Force. The funds will be used to purchase equipment for the Gainesville Police Department's Aviation Unit and Special Weapons and Tactics Team. The equipment we would like to acquire is a digital video recorder, monitor, panel monitor mount, and Level B Suits with a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus - SCBAs.
Fiscal Note
The grant award the City of Gainesville will receive is $39,938. There are no matching funds required for this grant.
Recommendation
Recommended Motion: The City Commission authorize the City Manager to: 1) accept the 2006 Homeland Security Issue 21 Grant; and 2) execute any other necessary documents, pending review by the City Attorney as to form and legality.
Alternative Recommendation
The City Commission decline the request to accept the $39,938 from the Division of Emergency Management for the 2006 Homeland Security Issue 21 Grant.