Presenter/Contact
Presenter
Andrew Cardiel, Emergency Management Coordinator
Contact Info
(830) 221-4270 - acardiel@nbtexas.org
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SUBJECT:
Title
Approval of a resolution and the ratification of the submission of an application for funding under the Federal Homeland Security Grant Program through the State Homeland Security Program to fund a Mobile GIS Response Unit.
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BACKGROUND / RATIONALE:
This proposal will provide a mobile set of equipment to provide GIS capabilities to any area or agency in the region affected by a terrorism, radiological, or bioterrorism attack regardless of their current technological capabilities. Teams deployed with the equipment will aid in directing recovery operations to the scene as well as the distribution of web-based maps and data for both response and public awareness.
ADDRESSES A NEED/ISSUE IN A CITY PLAN OR COUNCIL PRIORITY:
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X |
Yes |
City Plan/Council Priority |
Strategic Priorities: Infrastructure Objective 2-Use a variety of funding sources for operational and capital needs. |
FISCAL IMPACT:
Budget Summary Information:
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CATEGORY |
OOG |
CASH MATCH |
IN-KIND MATCH |
TOTAL |
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Equipment |
$42,835.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
$42,835.00 |
There is no matching requirement. Award of this grant provides for the purchase of supplies and equipment including a trailer, generator, laptops, projectors and items necessary to provide geospatial response in an emergency.
Recommendation
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval.