CITY OF POMONA COUNCIL REPORT
November 21, 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 2021 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. 2022-180– A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE 2021 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $72,000 AND AMENDING THE FY 2022-23 OPERATING BUDGET BY INCREASING REVENUE ESTIMATES AND APPROPRIATIONS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Action on this item is to enter into a Sub-Recipient Agreement with Los Angeles County to accept the 2021 State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) funding in the amount of $72,000 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 revenue estimates (263-2090-40875-58755) and appropriation (263-2090-66189-58755) for a total amount of $72,000 within the FY 2022-23 Operating Budget in the Domestic Preparedness Homeland Security Fund. There is no cost share or match requirement for this grant.
PREVIOUS RELATED ACTION:
On June 6, 2022, City Council (Council) approved the acceptance of the 2020 SHSGP grant. On August 15, 2022, Council approved an award of bid to Trakka USA, LLC. and RotocraftSupport,Inc. in the amount of $566,056 for Helicopter Equipment.
DISCUSSION:
The SHSGP grant program plays a key role by providing state funding to state and local jurisdictions to implement and improve preparedness and safety systems. The SHSGP Sub-Recipient Agreement provides funding for equipment purchases, training, and a range of preparedness procurement activities otherwise not available due to limited funding.
The Pomona Police Department has been awarded a 2021 SHSGP grant in the amount of $72,000. This funding will be used to purchase helicopter equipment and will supplement the previous 2020 SHSGP grant award.
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
Administrative Services Manager
ATTACHMENT(S):
Attachment No. 1 – Resolution 2022-180
Acceptance of the 2021 State Homeland Security Grant Award