HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-07-25 16-287 RESOLVECOUNCIL ACTION
Item No. 16-287
Date: July 25, 2016
Item/Subject: RESOLVE, Authorizing the City Manager to Accept and Appropriate
$190,507.00 in Homeland Security Grant Funding from the Maine
Emergency Management Agency (MEMA)
Responsible Department: Fire -
Commentary: This Resolve will accept and appropriate $190,507 in FY 2016, Homeland
Security Grant Funding from the Maine Emergency Management Agency to improve Police and
Fire preparedness and response capabilities for Homeland Security related events. This funding
will be utilized for the purpose of providing enhanced training in various disciplines for police
and fire department personnel. Funding will also be used to purchase equipment and to
maintain/upgrade current equipment. A plan outlining the various anticipated projects and
expenditures is attached to the Resolve. This list may not represent the exact final
expenditures, as priorities and needs may change during the grant period. This item was
reviewed and recommended for approval at the Government Operations Committee Meeting on
July 18, 2016.
Manager's Comments:
Associated Information: Resolve, Proposed Project List
Budget Approval:
Legal Approval:
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CITY OF BANGOR
16-287
July 25, 2016
(TITLE.) Resolve, Authorizing the City Manager to Accept and Appropriate
$190,507.00 in FY 2016 Homeland Security Grant Funding from the Maine
Emergency Management Agency (MEMA)
By the City Caw& of the Qty ofBang r:
RESOLVED that $190,507.00 in FY 2016 Homeland Security Grant Funds from the
Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) to improve Police and Fire
Department prepardeness and response capabilities for Homeland Security
related events is hereby accepted and appropriated.
And Be it Further Resolved that the Finanace Director is authorized to establish such
financial accounts as may be necessary to accept and disperse such funds
in accordance with Homeland Security and MEMA requirements.
IN CITY COUNCIL
JULY 25, 2016
FIRST READING
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CITY CLERK
IN CITY COUNCIL
AUGUST 8, 2016
MOTION MADE AND SECODNED FOR PASSAGE
PASSED
CITY CLERK
16-287
JULY 25, 2016
TO: Government Operations Committee
FR: Tom Higgins, Fire Chief / Mark Hathaway, Chief of Police
DT: July 12, 2016
RE: Homeland Security Grant Funding
The Police & Fire Departments have been notified of our annual Homeland Security Grant
Funding from Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA). The award for FY2016 is
$190,507. These funds are awarded to better prepare our response capabilities. The funding
also allows enhanced training opportunities and to purchase and/or maintain current
equipment.
The preliminary budget being submitted to MEMA for approval includes:
Special Teams (EOD, SRT, MCV, Tech Res)
$70,000
MDTs replacement/support
$40,000
PD SUV
$45,000
Active Shooter Training
$15,000
Portacount Compliance Fit Tester
$11,000
NIMS Training
$ 2,500
Program administration
$ 2,007
Evidence Equipment
$ 5,000
Total
$190,507
Staff will attend the meeting to answer any questions.