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ITEM ##11 CITY OF COLTON AGENDA REPORT FOR COUNCIL MEETING OF October 3, 2006 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: Tom Hendrix, Fire Chief SUBJECT: Approve Acceptance of State Homeland Security Grant FY 2005 in the amount of $18,122.00 and Consider a Resolution Amending the Budget for Fiscal Year Commencing July 1, 2006 and Ending June 30, 2007 DATE: October 3, 2006 BACKGROUND: As part of the national effort to prepare for potential terrorist attacks, the United States Department of Homeland Security made grant funds available to local first responders. This funding is administered through the State Homeland Security Grant Program and locally through San Bernardino County OES. The grant is available on a reimbursement basis and does not require matching funds. The Federal Government has mandated that the funds be earmarked for the following categories: equipment, exercises, training, and planning and administration. Expenditures in the equipment category were required to come from federally approved equipment lists. DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS: The grant, in the amount of $18,122, has been approved by the State Office of Homeland Security and the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors. The grant funds received by the Fire Department will be expended in the equipment category and will be used to purchase EMS equipment, and USAR Search and Rescue equipment. The grant requires that we purchase the equipment and then submit a reimbursement application to San Bernardino County OES. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Acceptance of the State Homeland Security Grant requires an amendment to the 2006- 2007 Fiscal Year Budget, increasing the Revenue Estimate in Account Number 225-5879 in the amount of $18,122, and the increase of appropriations in Fire Department Account Number 225-6090-6091-4930 in the amount of $18,122.