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Home My WebLink AboutPR 24486: RATIFYING SUBMISSION OF FY 2025 PORT SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION , vii,,, , 4 _ , ..,_.z.".zi (mo] ), ort rthu — Terus www.PortArthurTx.gov INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM t Date: August 4, 2025 To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Through: Ronald Burton, CPM, City Manager From: Timothy W. Duriso, Chief of Police 1' RE: P.R. 24486 - Resolution Ratifying Submission of FY 2025 Port Security Grant Program Application Introduction: The purpose of this agenda item is to seek City Council's ratification of the City Manager's submission of the Fiscal Year 2025 Port Security Grant Program(PSGP)application, administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, in the amount of$173,013.99, with a required 25% cash match of$43,253.49. Background: The Port Security Grant Program provides critical funding to strengthen port security,protect infrastructure, and enhance emergency response capabilities in and around port areas. The FY 2025 PSGP application deadline was August 15, 2025, which occurred prior to the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting. In order to meet this deadline and ensure the City remained eligible for the funding opportunity,the City Manager, on behalf of the Port Arthur Police Department, authorized submission of the grant application. Budget Impact: If awarded,the funding will be used to improve port area security measures, enhance situational awareness, and support law enforcement operations associated with port safety. The required 25% cash match of$43,253.49 will be provided from existing City funds. "Remember,we are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur" P.O.Box 1089 X Port Arthur,Texas 77641-1089 X 409.983.8101 X FAX 409.982.6743 City of or, rlhur www.PortArthurTx.gov Recommendation: It is recommended that City Council ratify the City Manager's action in submitting the FY 2025 PSGP application and approve the commitment of the required cash match. "Remember,we are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur" P.O.Box 1089 X Port Arthur,Texas 77641-1089 X 409.983.8101 X FAX 409.982.6743 P.R. No. 24486 8/4/2025 JLH RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE ACTION OF THE CITY MANAGER IN SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 PORT SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY IN THE AMOUNT OF $173,013.99, AND APPROVING A 25 PERCENT CASH MATCH IN THE AMOUNT OF $43,253.49. WHEREAS, the City of Port Arthur recognizes the importance of maintaining and enhancing port security to safeguard the life, safety, and welfare of its residents, visitors, and economic vitality; and WHEREAS, the Port Security Grant Program (PSGP), administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, provides financial assistance to eligible entities to improve port security and resilience as displayed in Exhibit A; and WHEREAS, the City of Port Arthur, through its Police Department, prepared an application for FY 2025 PSGP funding in the amount of$173,013.99, with a required 25% cash match of$43,253.49; and WHEREAS, the FY 2025 PSGP application deadline of August 15, 2025, occurred prior to the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting, requiring the City Manager to authorize submission in order to meet eligibility requirements; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds it in the best interest of the City to ratify the City Manager's submission of the application and to approve the commitment of the cash match from existing City funds. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS: Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct. Section 2. That the City Council hereby ratifies the action of the City Manager in submitting the FY 2025 Port Security Grant Program application in the amount of $173,013.99 with a 25 percent cash match in the amount of$43,253.49. Section 3. That a copy of the Resolution shall be spread upon the Minutes of the City Council. READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this day of August, A.D., 2025, at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote: AYES: P.R. No. 24486 8/4/2025 JLH Mayor: Councilmembers: NOES: Charlotte M. Moses, Mayor ATTEST: Sherri Bellard, City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: J ) Roxann Pais Cotroneo, City Attorney APPROVED FO ADMINISTRATION: Ronald Burto C. Manager 2-6-7.67-se 36°P Timot W. Duriso, Chief of Police APPROVED AS TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS: Lynda Boswell, Director of Finance Exhibit A 8/14/25,9:54 AM Opportunity Listing-Fiscal Year 2025 Port Security Grant Program W. An official website of the United States government Here's how you know 4SIMPL FR 11;lt Grants.gov t Sign in This site is a work in progress, with new features and updates based on your feedback. Search for grants here. To use more advanced features or to apply, go to Grants.gov. Home Search Fiscal Year 2025 Port Security Grant Program:DHS-25-GPD-056-00-99 Fiscal Year 2025 Port Security Grant Program * Save Closing: August 15, 2025 Application process This site is a work in progress. Go to www.grants.gov to apply, track application status, and subscribe to updates. View on Grants.gov U Award https://sim pler.grants.gov/opportunity/b90b5e63-27e6-497c-9872-0e2a89a4dac7 1/6 8/14/25,9:54 AM Opportunity Listing-Fiscal Year 2025 Port Security Grant Program $90,000,000 Program Funding 200 Expected awards $-- Award Minimum $90,000,000 Award Maximum Funding opportunity number: D H S-25-G PD-056-00-99 Cost sharing or matching requirement: Yes Funding instrument type: Grant Opportunity Category: Discretionary Opportunity Category Explanation: Category of Funding Activity: Other Category Explanation: https://simpler.grants.gov/opportunity/b90b5e63-27e6-497c-9872-0e2a89a4dac7 2/6 8/14/25,9:54 AM Opportunity Listing-Fiscal Year 2025 Port Security Grant Program Maritime Security Enhancements History Version: 1 Posted date: August 1, 2025 Archive date: September 14, 2025 Agency: Department of Homeland Security - FE MA Assistance Listings: 97.056--Port Security Grant Program Last Updated: August 1, 2025 View version history on Grants.gov G Description 4, Jump to all documents The Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Port Security Grant Program (PSGP) is one of four grant programs that constitute DHS/FEMA's focus on transportation infrastructure security activities. These grant programs are part of a comprehensive set of measures authorized by Congress and implemented by the Administration to help strengthen the nation's critical infrastructure against risks associated with potential terrorist attacks. The PSGP provides funds to state, local, and private sector maritime partners to support increased port-wide risk management and protect critical surface transportation infrastructure from acts of terrorism, major disasters, and other emergencies. The PSGP supports critical national seaports/terminals to enhance port security through enhanced facility and operational security. PSGP allows for a broad range of projects to be funded as long as they are applicable to enhancing maritime security capabilities. The entire breadth of the POETE (planning, operational, equipment, training, and exercise) is allowable under PSGP. Typical types of projects include: • Patrol vessels - • Communications equipment https://simpler.grants.gov/opportunity/b90b5e63-27e6-497c-9872-0e2a89a4dac7 3/6 8/14/25,9:54 AM Opportunity Listing-Fiscal Year 2025 Port Security Grant Program • Surveillance equipment • Cybersecurity enhancements • Hiring NEW security personnel • Plan development • Maritime security training • Maritime security exercises Projects that are not primarily dedicated to the enhancement of maritime security capabilities (i.e., citywide projects, or business related projects) are not eligible. Applicants can submit applications for this funding opportunity through FEMA Grants Outcomes (GO). Access the system at https://go.fema.gov/. Eligibility Eligible applicants Government • City or township governments • Special district governments • County governments • Federally recognized Native American tribal governments Business • For-profit organizations other than small businesses Miscellaneous • Other Additional information State Government, non-profit organizations, and small businesses. https://simpler.grants.gov/opportunity/b90b5e63-27e6-497c-9872-0e2a89a4dac7 4/6 8/14/25,9:54 AM Opportunity Listing-Fiscal Year 2025 Port Security Grant Program Grantor contact information Description FEMA GO Help Desk Phone: 1-877-585-3242 E-mail: femago@fema.dhs.gov Email femago@fema.dhs.gov femagp@fema.dhs.gov Documents Download all � File name Description Last updated FY 2025 PSGP NOFO 08 FY_2025_PSGP NOFO_08_ Aug 6, 2025 01:32 PM UTC 06 25 508-ed.pdf 06_25_508-ed PSGP FF-207-FY-23- PSGP FF-207-FY-23-108 108 formerly 089-5 IJ- (formerly 089-5) IJ- Aug 1, 2025 07:59 PM UTC Budget.xlsx Budget.xlsx Link to additional information https://www.fema.gov/grants/preparedness/port-security Return to top SIMPLER X CI41 , 0 4-3 Grants.gov Grants.gov Program Management Office https://simpler.grants.gov/opportunity/b90b5e63-27e6-497c-9872-0e2a89a4dac7 5/6 8/14/25,9:54 AM Opportunity Listing-Fiscal Year 2025 Port Security Grant Program 1-800-518-4726 support@grants.gov EIHS„gov An official website of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services About HHS Office of the Inspector General. 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