Title
Approving a resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for and to accept, if awarded, a State Homeland Security Program Grant award in the amount of $172,681.00 from the Office of the Governor for the funding of equipment.
Summary
This resolution authorizes the City Manager to apply for and accept, if awarded, a State Homeland Security Program Grant award in the amount of $172,681.00 from the Office of the Governor for the funding of a transport van to be utilized by the Central Texas Regional SWAT Team ($42,297) for personnel and equipment transport, and 8 sets of night vision goggles for SWAT team members ($130,384). This equipment will support officer response to crime within the City of Pflugerville, as well as part of the Central Texas Regional SWAT team. There is no funding match for this grant from the City. Approval is also requested to authorize the City Manager to sign all necessary documents upon final approval of the City Attorney. Please find the attached resolution.
Prior City Council Action
City Council previously approved a similar Homeland Security Grant in February 2021 but funds were not awarded to the City for FY22.
Deadline for City Council Action
February 22, 2022
Funding Expected: Revenue _X_ Expenditure __ N/A __
Budgeted Item: Yes __ No __ N/A _X_
Amount: $172,681.00
1295 Form Required? Yes __ No _X_
Legal Review Required: N/A __ Required _X_ Date Completed: Feb. 10, 2022
Supporting documents attached:
Resolution
Recommended Action
Approve the resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for and accept, if awarded, a State Homeland Security Grant award in the amount of $172,681.00 from the Office of the Governor for the funding of equipment.