Legislation Details

File #: 16-5916    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract Status: Passed
File created: 10/11/2016 In control: City Council Regular Meeting
On agenda: 11/14/2016 Final action: 11/14/2016
Title: URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT RECOMMENDATION: Accept the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Grant Award of $50,000 awarded by the Arizona Department of Homeland Security to the Goodyear Fire Department and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute any contracts or other necessary documentation, including budget transfers and authority to carry out the intent of the purchases.
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. Sub-grantee Agreement

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URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT

RECOMMENDATION:

Accept the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Grant Award of $50,000 awarded by the Arizona Department of Homeland Security to the Goodyear Fire Department and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute any contracts or other necessary documentation, including budget transfers and authority to carry out the intent of the purchases. 

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PURPOSE:

The Goodyear Fire Department’s Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Grant Award will provide funding for employees to attend the National Homeland Security Conference, as well as the International Hazardous Materials Response Teams Conference.  In addition to attending these conferences, monies have been designated for the purchase of specific hazmat equipment. The grant period is October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017. (Tom Cole, Deputy Chief)