Police Department
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Item # 13
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Staff Report
January 20, 2026
TOPIC: FY2024 Urban Area Security Initiative Program
AGENDA TITLE
Appropriation Adjustment Accepting FY2024 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program Funds (Non-General Fund - UASI)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Approve an Appropriation Adjustment recognizing $1,655,974 in grant revenue from the FY 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative funding program revenue account and appropriate same to the FY 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative Program Grant expenditures accounts. (Requires five affirmative votes) GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLIES: No
DISCUSSION
The Urban Area Security Initiative program provides funds to local emergency first responders to enhance security and overall preparedness to prevent, respond to, and recover from acts of terrorism. The grant specifically provides funding for training, planning, equipment, exercises, and technical assistance.
On December 2, 2025, the Santa Ana City Council approved a resolution authorizing the City Manager and the Chief of Police to enter into agreement for the FY2024 Urban Area Security Initiative. On the same date, an agreement with Convergint Technologies LLC for video surveillance system upgrade, maintenance, and repair services was approved by City Council. Additionally, an agreement with Meridian Rapid Defense Group, LLC for vehicle mitigation mobile barrier kits was approved. Approval of the appropriation adjustment is required to allocate and implement the funding that supports these agreements within the City.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
There is no environmental impact associated with this action.
FY2024 Urban Area Security Initiative Program
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FISCAL IMPACT
Approval of the appropriation adjustment will recognize $1,655,974 in the FY 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative revenue account (no. 12514002-52001) and appropriate same to the Urban Area Security Initiative expenditure accounts for projected expenditures as follows:
Fiscal
Year
Accounting Unit –
Account No.
Fund
Description
Accounting Unit –
Account No. Description Amount
FY 25-26 12514491-Various OES UASI UASI Cal OES, Various $ 993,585 FY 26-27 12514491-69011 OES UASI UASI Cal OES,
Reserve Appropriations $ 662,389
Total $1,655,974
The amounts shown above are estimates based on projected grant projects. Any remaining balances not expended at the end of each fiscal year will be presented to City Council for approval of carryovers to the subsequent fiscal year.
Submitted By: Robert Rodriguez, Police Chief
Approved By: Alvaro Nuñez, City Manager