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r 'SPO RATED ' STAFF REPORT ITEM NO. 05 DATE: OCTOBER 5, 2010 _ TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY CO Cl C� f FROM: ROD FOSTER, CITY MANAGER PREPARED BY: BOB MILLER, POLICE CHIEF ( J �.f SUBJECT: APPROVAL ACCEPTANCE OF THE FY 2009 HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $16,311, AND ADOPT BUDGET AMENDMENT RECOMMENDED ACTION It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution R-68-10, authorizing the approval and acceptance of the Homeland Security Grant in the amount of $16,311. GOAL STATEMENT To provide the Police Department with Night Vision Optics to be used to enhance the Police Departments abilities as first responders to respond to emergencies with low and/or or available lighting. BACKGROUND On August 31, 2010, the California Governor's Office of Homeland Security awarded the City of Colton Police Department a grant in the amount of $16,311. This Grant money is to be used to purchase equipment and supplies that would enhance the Police Department's preparedness to prevent, protect, respond and recover from terrorist threats and attacks. The accompanying Resolution is required to accept this Grant and to amend the budget in the amount of $16,311. ISSUES/ANALYSIS The Homeland Security Grant was awarded through a formula process whereby applicant cities were allocated funds based upon population. Applicants submitted proposed equipment and supply list, in furtherance of homeland security preparedness goals for review and approval. The Police Department's equipment and supply list was approved by the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and was selected to be funded. Funding for the purchases are by reimbursement and do not require matching funds. Approved equipment and supplies to be purchased are as follows: Night Vision Optics Helmet Mounts.