HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packet - February 6, 2006 - CC AZUSA
CONSENT CALENDAR
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BOB GARCIA, ACTING CHIEF OF POLICE
VIA: F.M. DELACH, CITY MANAGERiPd
DATE: FEBRUARY 6, 2006
SUBJECT: EXPENDITURE PLAN - 2005 HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve the purchase of Equipment
offered through the reimbursable 2005 First Responder Grant by the State of
California Homeland Security Grant Program. All equipment was selected from
a State approved list established by the Department of Homeland Security.
BACKGROUND
A Homeland Security grant offering was secured by the Office of Emergency
Services. This grant was established by the State to provide for the purchase of
specialized equipment to enhance event and incident management, strengthen
the ability of Law Enforcement to disrupt, deter, respond to and recover from
terrorist acts. Equipment approved for purchase under this grant includes:
Siren: Upgrade current siren in order to improve $13,207
protective actions and early warning to the public
in high risk area
Terrorism Training: Enhance knowledge of Terrorist 25,504
Tactics and protective and preventive measures for
Police personnel
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Additional Frequency for Law Department radios. 500
Will enhance communications with Sheriff's Dept.
Radio Headsets: Will replace old equipment and 9,091
enhance tactical operations
Millenium Gas Masks: Replace non Niosh-approved 14,932
Gas masks for Niosh Approved gas masks to be used
against Bioterrorism Threats
Niosh approved Cartridges for Millenium Gas Masks 2,198
EOC computers 3,248
Laptops for Terrorism Liaison Officers currently 4.500
using personal computers
TOTAL: $73,180
FISCAL IMPACT
This is a reimbursement grant in the amount of $73,180.00 from the State of
California Homeland Security Grant Program. The County of Los Angeles and
the State of California, upon receipt of goods by the City of Azusa Police
Department, will process reimbursement. Reimbursement is expected to take
60-90 days.
PREPARED BY
Olga Bruno, Emergency Services Coordinator
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