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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04 - Homeland Security Grant ProgramsCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT Agenda Item No. 4 July 25, 2006 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: Police Department Jim Kaminsky, Lieutenant, 644 -3710, jaminsky@nbpd.org SUBJECT: Execution of FY 2005 Homeland Security Grant Programs Transfer Agreement Letter RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2006 authorizing the Police Chief, Fire Chief and City Manager to act as "Authorized Agents" to execute the necessary documents in conjunction with the attached agreement. DISCUSSION: The Emergency Management Services Director of the Orange County Sheriff's Department has requested that the City Council approve for signature the Transfer Agreement Letter for the FY 2005 Homeland Security Grant Programs. The agreement has already been signed by Sheriff Michael Corona. The Transfer Agreement Letter includes: 1. Agreement to Transfer Property or Funds for the 2005 Homeland Security Grant Program proposed. This agreement requires the signature of an authorized agent and approval of the Council. a. This agreement encompasses the following grant programs: i. 2005 State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) ii. 2005 Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Plan (LETPP) iii. 2005 Emergency Management Preparedness Grant (EMPG) 2. Attachment A — FY 05 Homeland Security Grant Program Application and 2 Execution of FY 2005 Homeland Security Grant Programs Transfer Agreement Letter July 25, 2006 Page 2 page summary. 3. Attachment B — Approved Project List.* 4. Governing Body Resolution - This document requires execution by the City Council naming one to three authorized agents. Authorized agents are allowed to sign documents on behalf of the City. Three of the original documents are to be returned to the Orange County Sheriff's Department no later than August 15, 2006. *Funding from this grant will allow the City to acquire the following: 1. MIR 3 — Software enabling callout of first responders in the event of an Emergency Operations Center activation. Web accessible. 2. Web E.O.C. — Emergency Management software that will replace "E- Team ". 3. Thermal imaging devices for each Fire Department engine. FUNDING AVAILABILITY: Provided by FY 2005 Homeland Security Grant Programs. Prepared by: Jim Kaminsky, Lieutenant Jim Ka insky, Lieutenant Submitted by: B McDonell I�Ja,W - Bob McDonell, CHIEF O POLICE RESOLUTION NO. 2006 A RESOLUUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, CHIEF OF POLICE AND THE FIRE CHIEF TO ACT AS "AUTHORIZED AGENTS" TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE FY 2005 HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM TRANSFER AGREEMENT LETTER. WHEREAS, the City of Newport Beach has partnered with the County of Orange and other cities located within the County to participate in the FY 2005 Homeland Security Grant. The City of Newport Beach has requested property available to it under this grant that will be used for the public safety of its citizens. WHEREAS, the Orange County Sheriff's Department is the administrator of the FY 2005 Homeland Security Grant. The City is required to sign the Transfer Agreement Letter and the Homeland Security Grant Assurances. The Sheriff's Department requires the naming of one to three authorized agents from within the City to sign these documents on behalf of the City. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED as follows by the City Council of the City of Newport Beach: Section 1. Authorize the City Manager, Police Chief and Fire Chief to act as Authorized Agents with the authority to sign documents as they relate to the FY 2005 Homeland Security Grant Program. Adopted this 25`h day of July, 2006. MAYOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK