HomeMy WebLinkAbout032413 RES - 04/20/2021Resolution authorizing the submission of six grant applications to the Public
Safety Office - Homeland Security Grants Division for the Homeland Security Grant
Program to prevent terrorism and other catastrophic events for various functions
of public safety, such as bomb squad detection, SWAT team improvement,
firefighter protection, and hazmat response enhancements, in an amount of
$698,797.42.
WHEREAS, the City of Corpus Christi finds it in the best interest of the citizens of Corpus
Christi that the Bomb Squad Portable Detection, Hazmat Response Enhancement, CCFD
Safety Enhancement, CCPD SWAT Enhancement, CCPD Detection System, and Bomb
Squad Safety Enhancement projects be operated for the year of 2022;
WHEREAS, the City of Corpus Christi agrees to provide applicable matching funds for
the said projects with the understanding that matching funds are not required by the
Homeland Security Grant Program grant application; and
WHEREAS, the City of Corpus Christi agrees that in the event of loss or misuse of the
Public Safety Office funds, the City of Corpus Christi assures that the funds will be
returned to Public Safety Office in full.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. The City Council authorizes submission of grant applications to the Public
Safety Office for the following projects:
1. Bomb Squad Portable Detection
2. Hazmat Response Enhancement
3. CCFD Safety Enhancement
4. CCPD SWAT Enhancement
5. CCPD Detection System
6. Bomb Squad Safety Enhancement
SECTION 2. The City of Corpus Christi designates the City Manager, or designee, 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.
Grant Numbers 4067702, 4079502, 4303301, 4308801, 4309001, 4309901
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SCANNED
PASSED AND APPROVED on the 73-11A day of
Paulette M. Guajardo
Roland Barrera
Gil Hernandez
Michael Hunter
Billy Lerma
John Martinez
Ben Molina
Mike Pusley
Greg Smith
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Rebecca Huerta
City Secretary
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aulette M. Guajardo
Mayor
Grant Numbers 4067702, 4079502, 4303301, 4308801, 4309001, 4309901
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