HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 18 - Night Vision Equipment GrantMEMOTO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: NOVEMBER 17, 2020
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR DEPARTMENT OF
HOMELAND SECURITY, STATE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT
PROGRAM FUNDS FOR NIGHT VISION EQUIPMENT
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval of a resolution authorizing an application
for the Homeland Security Grant Program for fiscal year 2020 to be used
for night vision equipment.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funding is available in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) State
Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSP).
BACKGROUND: The City of Grapevine has been awarded a Department of Homeland
Security (DHS), State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSP) on
behalf of the Northeast Tarrant County Area SWAT Team. The non-
matching grant totals $51,000 and will be used to purchase night vision
equipment. Once awarded, this grant will reimburse the City for the
purchase of the qualifying equipment. Any equipment purchased under the
authority of this grant is done so with the intention of assisting and
improving the safety of police officers.
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-018
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION
OF AN FY2020 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
STATE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT (3983201) ON
BEHALF OF THE NETCAST AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, The Grapevine City Council finds it in the best interest of the citizens
of Grapevine, that the SHSP - NETCAST - SWAT Equipment Enhancement project be
operated for FY2020; and
WHEREAS, Grapevine City Council agrees that in the event of loss or misuse of
the Office of the Governor funds, Grapevine City Council assures that the funds will be
returned to the Office of the Governor in full; and
WHEREAS, Grapevine City Council designates the Emergency Management
Coordinator 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;
and
WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites for the adoption of this resolution have been met,
including but not limited to the Local Government Code and the Open Meetings Act; and
WHEREAS, the City Council hereby declares that the approval of this resolution is
in the best interests of the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That all matters stated in the preamble are true and correct and are
incorporated herein as if copied in their entirety.
Section 2. That Grapevine City Council approves submission of the grant
application for the SHSP - NETCAST - SWAT Equipment Enhancement project to the
Office of the Governor.
Section 3. That this resolution shall become effective from and after the date of
its passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 17th day of November, 2020.
APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
Tara Brooks
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
Resolution No. 2020-018