RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that Council authorize the director of the Mayor’s Office of Public Safety & Homeland Security to apply for, accept received awards, and to request and/or accept any amendments/modifications to this agreement or any subsequent agreements necessary to secure Houston’s allocation through this grant program (not to exceed five years).
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) provides grant funds to states and local jurisdictions for use in strengthening critical infrastructure against terrorist attack. The Port Security Grant Program (PSGP) funding is available to entities for improving port-wide maritime security risk management; enhancing maritime domain awareness; supporting maritime security training and exercises; and for maintaining maritime security mitigation capabilities. This is a nationally-competitive program, and the award expectation is uncertain.
The City of Houston requests authorization to apply for, accept, and manage funds that will be used to purchase equipment and training for the Houston Police Department (HPD) and the Houston Fire Department (HFD). To include:
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Houston Police Department Air Support Enhancements and Maintenance
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Houston Police Department Marine and Dive Unit
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Houston Fire Department Hazmat and Technical Rescue Equipment
MATCH REQUIREMENT
This grant program requires 25% local match, which effectively means that the federal government will provide $3 for each $1 that the local government contributes to the project. The Houston Ship Channel Security District has budgeted the match/local share for all of the proposed projects.
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Federal Share (75%)
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Local Share (25%)
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TOTAL
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$3,508,351
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$1,169,451
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$4,677,802
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Fiscal Note:
No Fiscal Note is required on grant items.
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George T. Buenik, Director