HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 14583: 2008 PORT SECURITY GRANTPORT ARTHUR FIRE DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
To: Steve Fitzgibbons, City Manager
From: Larry D. Richard, Fire Chief
Mark, Blanton, Chief of Police
Re: Proposed Resolution 14583
Date: February 26, 2008
COMMENT
RECOMMENDATION
The Fire Department and Police Department recommends that the City Council authorize the
City Manager, Fire Chief, and Police Chief to apply for the 2008 Port Security Grant.
BACKGROUND
The Police Chief has been notified that the 2008 Port Security Grant will have to be completed
by March 17, 2008. The Fire Department seeks to purchase hvo (2) industrial fire engines to
protect the vital industrial infrastructure. These fire engines will also be used for municipal
responses. The boat will be used to replace the aging metal hulled boat (Marine One Equipment
#]015) being operated by the Fire Department. The CBRNE response vehicle will be used by
the Police SWAT Team. The total cost of the project is estimated at $].978,000 with the federal
share being 75% or $1,483,500 and the local share being 25% or $494,500.
BUDGET/FISCAL EFFECT
There is no money budgeted in the FY 2007/2008 Budget for this project. This project could be
budgeted in the upcoming FY 2008/2009 budget year. The local match for this project is
estimated to be $494,500.
STAFFING/EMPLOYEE EFFECT
None
SUMMARY
The Fire Department and Police Department.. recommends that the City Council authorize the
City Manager, Fire Chief, and Police Chief to apply for the 2008 Port Security Grant.
"REMEMBER, WE ARE HERE TO SERVE THE CITIZENS OF PORT ARTHUR"
P. R. 14583
02/26/2008 ldr
RESOLIITION NO.
A RESOLIITION AIITHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER., FIRE
CHIEF, AND POLICE CHIEF TO APPLY FOR THE 2008
PORT SECIIRITY GRANT
WHEREAS, the Fire Department and Police Department
seek permission to apply for the 2008 Port Security Grant
to assist the Fire Department and Police Department in
obtaining needed equipment; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Port Arthur
finds it to be in the best interest on the citizens of Port
Arthur to authorize application for the grant; and
WHEREAS, the Police Chief received notification that
funds will be available for the 2008 Port Security Grant
and the Grant must be submitted by March I7, 2008; and
WHEREAS, the grant will be used to purchase two (2)
Industrial Fire Engines for the Fire Department, one (1)
Boat for the Fire and Police Departments and one (1) CBRNE
Response Vehicle for use by the Police SWAT Team; and
WHEREAS, the total estimated project cost is
$1,978,000 with the federal share 'being 75°s or $1,483,500
and the .local share is 25°s or $494,500.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COONCIL OF
THE CITY OF PORT ARTHIIR:
Section 1. The. facts and opinions in the preamble are
true and correct.
Section. 2. The City Manager, Fire Chief, and Police
Chief are authorized to apply for the 2008 Port Security
Grant and to execute such other documents as necessary to
apply for the grant.
Section 3. The grant will be used to purchase two (2)
Industrial Fire Engines for the Fire Department, one (1)
Boat for the Fire and Police Departments and one (1) CBRNE
Response Vehicle for use by the Police SWAT Team.
Section 4. The. total estimated cost of the project is
$1,978,000.
Section 5. The federal share of the project is
estimated at 75°s or $1,483,500.
Section 6. The local share of the project is
estimated at 25°s or $494,500.
Section 7. That a copy of the caption of this
resolution shall be spread upon the Minutes of the City
Council.
READ. ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this day of
A.D., 2008, at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the
City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ATTEST:
Terri Hanks, Acting City Secretary
APPROVED~7AS TOA FORM:
Mark T. Sokolow, City Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Steve Fitzgibbons, City Manager
Deloris Prince, Mayor
S TO THE A AILABILITY OF FIINDS:
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Rebecca Und hill, Finance Director