CITY OF POMONA COUNCIL REPORT
June 6, 2022
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: James Makshanoff, City Manager Submitted By: Michael Ellis, Chief of Police SUBJECT: ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE 2020 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM (SHSGP) SUB- RECIPIENT AWARD RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following actions (Attachment No. 1):
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-89 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE 2020 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT (SHSGP) IN THE AMOUNT OF $472,629 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Action on this item is to enter into a Sub-Recipient Agreement with Los Angeles County to accept the 2020 State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) funding in the amount of $472,629 FISCAL IMPACT:
The SHSGP grant will reimburse the City 100% of the total cost of the equipment purchased. Fiscal impact is neutral due to an increase in the City’s Proposed Operating Budget for FY 2022-23 revenue estimates (263-2090-40875-58751) and appropriation (263-2090-66189-58751) in the amount of $472,629. These amounts will be included in the FY 2022-23 Proposed Budget that is concurrently on the same agenda.
PREVIOUS RELATED ACTION:
On March 15, 2021, City Council approved the acceptance of the 2019 SHSGP grant.
Acceptance of the 2020 State Homeland Security Grant Award Page 2 of 2 – June 6, 2022 DISCUSSION:
The Pomona Police Department has been awarded a 2020 State Homeland Security Grant (SHSGP) in the amount of $472,629. This funding will purchase the following equipment for our Aero Bureau Program; Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) camera, a high-intensity searchlight, and a moving map (geographical display system) . A portion of this funding will also go to purchasing a radio console. The uncovered cost for the radio console will be funded by FY 22-2023 asset forfeiture funds (260-2090-66189-51207).
The Pomona Police Department’s, Aero Bureau is a participant in the Foothill Air Support Team (FAST), a regional air support service that includes eleven cities in the San Gabriel Valley. The cities are Alhambra, Arcadia, Covina, Glendora, Irwindale, Monrovia, Pasadena, Pomona, San Marino, Sierra Madre, and South Pasadena. An upgrade to our helicopter will enhance the service provided.
The State Homeland Security Grant Program plays a key role by providing state funding to state and local jurisdictions to implement preparedness and safety systems. The State Homeland Security Grant Program Sub-Recipient Agreement (Attachment No. 2) provides funding for equipment purchases, training, and a range of preparedness procurement activities otherwise not available due to limited resources.
COUNCIL PRIORITIES & GOALS:
This item supports the 2021-2022 City Council Priorities and Goals; Priority 1: Fiscal and Operational Responsibility; Goal C: Obtain additional grant funding and other revenues to help achieve City goals.
Prepared by:
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Claudia Huerta
Management Analyst
ATTACHMENT(S):
Attachment No. 1 – Resolution 2022- 89
Attachment No. 2 - 2020 SHSGP Sub-Recipient Agreement