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Consider a memorandum/resolution approving the acceptance and disposition of the Homeland Security Grant - Office of the Governor.
SUMMARY
DATE: September 4, 2018
TO: Ronald L. Olson, City Manager
FROM: Brian Brank, Fire Chief
SUBJECT: Acceptance of Homeland Security Grant
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
Through an original grant from FEMA, the Killeen Fire Department (KFD) has operated a Haz-Mat team for almost two decades. As part of the requirements to efficiently perform hazardous material identification, it is necessary to have updated Haz-Mat detection equipment. The equipment currently in use is outdated and no longer serviceable.
Through the Homeland Security Office of the Governor (OOG), the City of Killeen has been awarded a grant for $22,626.67.
The Killeen Fire Department applied for this grant in accordance with City of Killeen Grant Policy; there are no matching funds required. This grant will enable the KFD Haz-Mat team to have modern capabilities while responding and identifying chemical warfare agents. A Chempro 100i detector and Level A Haz-Mat suits will be purchased.
The required resolution language is as follows:
The ChemPRO100i Project will be operated for the 09/01/2018 - 03/31/2019 period. The City of Killeen agrees that in the event of loss or misuse of the Office of the Governor funds, City of Killeen assures that the funds will be returned to the Office of the Governor in full.
The City of Killeen designates the Assistant City Manager as the grantee’s authorized official. The authorized official is given the power to apply for, accept, reject, alter or terminate the grant on behalf of the applicant agency.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
1. Not accepting the grant from OOG - results in reduced capabilities to identify chemical agents
2. Accept the grant from OOG and purchase the Chempro 100i detector and Level A Haz- Mat suits - ...
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