Presenter/Contact
Presenter
Kenneth Jacks, Fire Chief
Contact Info
(830) 221-4207 - kjacks@nbtexas.org
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SUBJECT:
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Approval of a resolution, ratification of the submission of an application for funding of the purchase of Hazmat equipment utilizing a U.S. Department of Homeland Security State Homeland Security Program - Regular Projects Grant for Program Year 2020, and authorization for the City Manager to act on behalf of the City in all matters related to this grant.
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BACKGROUND / RATIONALE:
The New Braunfels City Council strategic priorities include using a variety of funding sources for operational and capital needs. As such, Staff recently submitted a grant application to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, State Homeland Security Program - Regular Projects Grant for Program Year 2020 for the purchase of equipment for the New Braunfels Fire Department’s (NBFD) Hazmat team.
The grant application submitted on behalf of the NBFD is for the purchase of an AreaRAE Rapid Deployment Kit (RDK) which will allow first responders to remotely monitor air conditions during Hazmat events, or large public gatherings such as Wurstfest, by collectively surveying a large area, identifying and monitoring potential threats, and providing for a safer working environment by establishing exclusion zones. Additionally, the kit will assist in the detection, identification, and response to Suspicious Packages and Improvised Explosive Devices.
City staff has submitted a grant application for a total amount of $72,000.00. The granting agency will provide funds for 100% of the total amount therefore, there is no City-match requirement.
If approved, the grant will be awarded by September 2019.
Staff is requesting City Council approval of a resolution, as required by the granting agency, that will authorize our City Manager to act as the authorized official on behalf of the City in all matters related to this grant. The designated authorized official is given the power to apply for, accept, reject, alter or terminate the grant on behalf of the applicant agency.
ADDRESSES A NEED/ISSUE IN A CITY PLAN OR COUNCIL PRIORITY:
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Yes |
Strategic Priorities |
Use a variety of funding sources for operational and capital needs. |
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no City-match requirement for this grant.
Recommendation
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the approval of a resolution, ratification of the submission of an application for funding of the purchase of Hazmat equipment utilizing a U.S. Department of Homeland Security State Homeland Security Program - Regular Projects Grant for Program Year 2020, and authorization for the City Manager to act on behalf of the City in all matters related to this grant.