RESOLUTION NO. _____
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA ACCEPTING $6,525,617 CALOES AWARD FROM THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 COUNTER UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM GRANT PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO ACCEPT AND USE THE AWARD WHEREAS, recent national reporting highlights a significant increase in unauthorized Unmanned Aircraft System (“UAS”) activity across the United States, including near airports, military installations, and large-scale public events WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, through the Federal Emergency Management Agency, launched a dedicated C-UAS Grant Program to assist State and local governments in developing lawful detection and response capabilities, which will be administered by state agencies in recipient states. In California, the grant program is administered by the California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES); WHEREAS, in November 2025, the Police Department submitted a grant application for funding through CalOES; WHEREAS, on February 6, 2026, the Department received a Notice of Award from CalOES in the amount of $6,525,617 to support acquisition and implementation of a non-lethal Counter-UAS program; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Santa Clara deems it to be in the best interest of the City to accept the grant and to delegate authority to the City Manager to negotiate and execute the grant-related documents.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA AS FOLLOWS:
That the City of Santa Clara accepts the $6,525,617 CalOES Award from the Fiscal Year 2026 Counter Unmanned Aircraft System Grant Program in accordance with the documents submitted with the grant application.
That the City Manager (or designee) is authorized to negotiate and execute any and all documents required to accept and use the award, and to submit any additional documents, as needed, in support of the City’s acceptance and use of the award.
3. Effective date. This resolution shall become effective immediately.
I HEREBY CERTIFY THE FOREGOING TO BE A TRUE COPY OF A RESOLUTION PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA, AT A REGULAR MEETING THEREOF HELD ON THE 10th DAY OF MARCH, 2026, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: COUNCILORS:
NOES: COUNCILORS:
ABSENT: COUNCILORS:
ABSTAINED: COUNCILORS:
ATTEST: ______________________________
NORA PIMENTEL, MMC
ASSISTANT CITY CLERK
CITY OF SANTA CLARA
Attachments incorporated by reference:
1. Counter-UAS Grant Award letter from CalOES
Resolution/Accept C-UAS Grant from CalOES Page PAGE 1 of 2 Rev: 7/27/2023
Ordinance/*Insert brief description Page PAGE 1 of *
Rev: 03-09-10; Typed: *Insert date