COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council
FROM: Peter Pilafas, Fire Chief
SUBJECT:Title
Adopt Resolution No. 24-3726 Ratifying the Submission of a Grant Application to the Arizona Department of Homeland Security, State Homeland Security Grant Program, for Hazardous Material Monitoring Equipment (Chief Pilafas)
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FUNDING SOURCE:
Grant
PURPOSE:
Ratify the submission of a grant application with the Arizona Department of Homeland Security for the purchase of tools and equipment to aid our HazMat Response Team.
BACKGROUND:
The State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) is a grant program administered by the Arizona Department of Homeland Security (AZDOHS). Together, AZDOHS with state, local, and tribal jurisdictions enhance the State’s efforts to prepare, prevent, and respond to terrorist attacks and other disasters by distributing grant funds. Submission of the grant application was made on February 7, 2024.
COMMUNITY IMPACT:
AZDOHS grant funding will allow for the purchase of tools and equipment to aid in our HazMat Response Team.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Grant funds in the amount of $57,000. No City matching funds are required.
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution No. 24-3726
SUGGESTED MOTION:Recommended Action
I move to adopt Resolution No. 24-3726 ratifying the submission of a grant application with the Arizona Department of Homeland Security for State Homeland Security Grant Program funding; and authorize the City Manager to execute subsequent grant agreements, deliver all documents necessary to carry out the terms and intent of the grant, and take all steps necessary to implement the funding required by the grant, subject to necessary review and approval by the City Attorney.