HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-12-26 08-049 RESOLVEItem no, 08 049
Date: 12-2607
Rem/Subject: RESOLVE,Accepting&Appropriating Federal Transportation Secur4
Administration Funding for the ExplosWes Detection Canine Team Program
Responsible Department Police
The Bangor Police Department has been awarded a five year grant in the amount of $752,500 to
partner with the Transpoitatfon Security Administration For the assignment of bomb detection
dogs to the Department. In general terms, 3 dogs and initial training will be provided m the City
for use at Bangor International Airport. Grant funding of approximately $50,000 per year per
dog can be used for a variety of purposes including dog handler salades/bene0fs, training,
veterinary care, food and supplies, vehicles for the dogs and handlers, and other related
incidental cam. There is no finandal match requiretl from the City and existing police officers
VII be selected as canine handlers.
This Resolve will accept the grant and appropriate $150,500 for FY2008. Subsequent year
funding will be included in the annual budget process.
Department Head
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City Manager
Legal Approval:
Solicitor
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CITY OF BANGOR
(TITLE.) RESOLVE, Accepting & Appropriating Federal Transportation Security
Administrabco Funding for the Explosives Detection Canine Team Program
BE R RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BANGOR THAT
a Federal Transportation Secunty, Administration grant in the amount of $752,500 is hereby
accepted to cover the five year costs associated with the explosive detection canine team
program; and
BE IT FURTHER ORDERED THAT
$150,500 is hereby appropriated for the purpose of funding the program during FY 2008.
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Vote: 7-1
Couacilors Voting Yes: Blanchette
D'Errico. Farrington. Reece, Palmer,
Stome and �seler
Counclior voring NO: GrArvrick
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Counellor Absewt: Grerne