HomeMy WebLinkAbout033017 RES - 04/11/2023Resolution authorizing the submission of five grant applications to the
Public Safety Office — Homeland Security Grants Division for the State
Homeland Security Program for equipment and training to prevent
terrorism and other catastrophic events for various functions of public
safety such as Police Department bomb squad, Special Weapons and
Tactics team, Fire Department, and Airport Department in an amount
of $912,404.29.
WHEREAS, the City of Corpus Christi finds it in the best interest of the citizens of Corpus
Christi that the Airport Response Equipment, Bomb Squad Disposal Equipment, SWAT
Protective Equipment, Ballistic Protection, and Hazmat Team Enhancement projects be
operated for the year of 2023;
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. Airport Response Equipment
2. Bomb Squad Disposal Equipment
3. CCPD SWAT Protective Equipment
4. CCPD Ballistic Protection
5. Hazmat Team Enhancement
SECTION 2. In the event of the loss or misuse of these funds, the City of Corpus Christi
assures that the funds will be returned to the State of Texas, Public Safety Office,
Homeland Security Grant Division in full.
SECTION 3. 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.
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PASSED AND APPROVED on the '��`
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Paulette Guajardo
Roland Barrera
Sylvia Campos
Gil Hernandez
Michael Hunter
Jim Klein
Mike Pusley
Everett Roy
Dan Suckley
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Re ecca Huerta
City Secretary
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Paulette Guajardo
Mayor