Items 4O, 4P Memo
M E M O R A N D U M
October 13, 2020
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Ashleigh Casey, Assistant Chief of Police
Subject: Approve Resolution No. 20-046 and Resolution No. 20-047 authorizing the
acceptance of the 2018 and 2020 SWAT Equipment Enhancement funds
under the 2018 and 2020 Homeland Security Grant Program; executing an
agreement with the Office of the Governor; and authorizing the Emergency
Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
Action
Requested: The purpose of these items is to seek City Council’s approval of
Resolution No. 20-046 and Resolution No. 20-047 authorizing the
acceptance of awarded funds under the 2018 Homeland Security Grant
Program and the 2020 Homeland Security Grant Program to purchase
night vision equipment for the North Tarrant Regional (NTR) Special
Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team.
▪ The awarded amount under the 2018 grant is $13,876.22.
▪ The awarded amount under the 2020 grant is $11,826.53.
▪ The total awarded amount for both years is $25,702.75.
Background
Information: The purpose of the Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) is to
support national, state, and local efforts to prevent terrorism and other
catastrophic events and to prepare for the threats and hazards that
pose the greatest security risks. The Southlake Police Department has
submitted grant applications to apply for a total of 20 sets of night vision
goggles for the NTR SWAT Team which, upon approval, will allocate up
to $60,000 for this equipment. This will provide each member of the
SWAT Team with a set of night vision equipment. The Police
Department recently received notification from the North Central Texas
Council of Governments (NCTCOG) that it will receive funds from both
a 2018 grant application and a 2020 grant application. The NCTCOG is
responsible for facilitating the dispersal of Homeland Security Grant
funding for the State.
The purchase of night vision goggles will enhance police response to
criminal incidents and acts of terrorism and will assist in building and
sustaining the Department’s National Incident Management System
(NIMS) resources for the NTR SWAT Team. Night vision equipment
provides officers with the capability to operate more safely and
effectively in low light or no light conditions. The NTR SWAT Team
provides hazardous operations response for the Cities of Southlake,
Keller, Colleyville, Roanoke, and the Town of Trophy Club, and the
Team currently has no night vision equipment capabilities.
4O/4P
Items 4O and 4P:
Approve Resolution No. 20-046 and Resolution No. 20-047 authorizing the acceptance
of the 2018 and 2020 Homeland Security grant funds.
City Council Meeting Date – October 20, 2020
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Financial
Considerations: Grant funding will be available for dispersal once the resolutions receive
Council approval. The grant amounts awarded in 2018 and 2020,
which total just over $25,702 will allow the Police Department to
purchase almost half of the necessary equipment. The Department
anticipates receiving additional grant funding under the Homeland
Security Grant program in 2021 and/or 2022 to complete the purchase
of the remainder of the requested night vision equipment.
Strategic Link: C1 - Achieve the highest standards of safety & security.
Citizen Input/
Board Review: N/A
Legal Review: The proposed resolutions were reviewed by the City Attorney’s Office.
Supporting
Documents:
1. Resolution No. 20-046, a resolution of the City of Southlake
authorizing the acceptance of the 2018 swat equipment
enhancement under the 2018 Homeland Security Grant Program;
executing an agreement with the Office of the Governor; and
authorizing the Emergency Manager to execute the agreement on
behalf of the City.
2. Resolution No. 20-047, a resolution of the City of Southlake
authorizing the acceptance of the 2020 swat equipment
enhancement under the 2020 Homeland Security Grant Program;
executing an agreement with the Office of the Governor; and
authorizing the Emergency Manager to execute the agreement on
behalf of the City.
Staff
Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of Resolution No. 20-046 and Resolution
No. 20-047 as proposed.
Items 4O and 4P:
Approve Resolution No. 20-046 and Resolution No. 20-047 authorizing the acceptance
of the 2018 and 2020 Homeland Security grant funds.
City Council Meeting Date – October 20, 2020
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City of Southlake, Texas
RESOLUTION NO. 20-046
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE AUTHORIZING THE
ACCEPTANCE OF THE 2018 SWAT EQUIPMENT ENHANCEMENT UNDER THE
2018 HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM; EXECUTING AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR; AND AUTHORIZING
THE EMERGENCY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF
OF THE CITY.
WHEREAS the City of Southlake City Council and Mayor finds it in the best interest of
the City of Southlake that the 2018 SWAT Equipment Enhancement, Night Vision
Equipment, be implemented under the 2018 Homeland Security Grant Program: and
WHEREAS, the City Council agrees that in the event of loss or misuse of the Office of the
Governor funds, the City Council assures that the funds will be returned to the Office of the Governor
in full.
WHEREAS, the City Council designates the Emergency Manager as the grantee’s
authorized official. The authorized official is given the power to apply for, accept, reject, alter
or terminate the grant on behalf of the applicant agency.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, THAT:
1. The City Council of the City of Southlake hereby approves acceptance of
awarded funds in the amount of $13,876.22 for 2018 SWAT Equipment
Enhancement, Night Vision Equipment.
2. The City Council of the City of Southlake hereby designates the Emergency
Manager as the City’s official with the authority to enter into an agreement on
behalf of the City regarding the 2018 SWAT Equipment Enhancement, Night
Vision Equipment. The City authorizes the Emergency Manager to agree to all
understandings and assurances contained in the application. The Emergency
Manager is directed and authorized to act in connection with the application and
to provide any additional information that may be required. The grant funds and
any grant-funded equipment of facilities will be used only for the purposed for
which they are intended under the grant.
3. The terms, provisions, and conditions of the 2018 Homeland Security Grant Program
will be adhered to.
4. The Emergency Manager is authorized to take those steps necessary to comply with
the intent of this Resolution
Items 4O and 4P:
Approve Resolution No. 20-046 and Resolution No. 20-047 authorizing the acceptance
of the 2018 and 2020 Homeland Security grant funds.
City Council Meeting Date – October 20, 2020
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ADOPTED by a vote of in favor and against, and abstaining, this day of
, .
BY:
Laura Hill, Mayor
ATTEST BY:
Amy Shelley, City Secretary
Grant Number: 3536601
Items 4O and 4P:
Approve Resolution No. 20-046 and Resolution No. 20-047 authorizing the acceptance
of the 2018 and 2020 Homeland Security grant funds.
City Council Meeting Date – October 20, 2020
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City of Southlake, Texas
RESOLUTION NO. 20-047
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE AUTHORIZING THE
ACCEPTANCE OF THE 2020 SWAT EQUIPMENT ENHANCEMENT UNDER THE
2020 HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM; EXECUTING AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR; AND AUTHORIZING
THE EMERGENCY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF
OF THE CITY.
WHEREAS the City of Southlake City Council and Mayor finds it in the best interest of
the City of Southlake that the 2020 SWAT Equipment Enhancement, Night Vision
Equipment, be implemented under the 2020 Homeland Security Grant Program: and
WHEREAS, the City Council agrees that in the event of loss or misuse of the Office of the
Governor funds, the Town Council assures that the funds will be returned to the Office of the
Governor in full.
WHEREAS, the City Council designates the Emergency Manager as the grantee’s
authorized official. The authorized official is given the power to apply for, accept, reject, alter
or terminate the grant on behalf of the applicant agency.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, THAT:
1. The City Council of the City of Southlake hereby approves acceptance of
awarded funds in the amount of $11,826.53 for 2020 SWAT Equipment
Enhancement, Night Vision Equipment.
2. The City Council of the City of Southlake hereby designates the Emergency
Manager as the City’s official with the authority to enter into an agreement on
behalf of the City regarding the 2020 SWAT Equipment Enhancement, Night
Vision Equipment. The City authorizes the Emergency Manager to agree to all
understandings and assurances contained in the application. The Emergency
Manager is directed and authorized to act in connection with the application and
to provide any additional information that may be required. The grant funds and
any grant-funded equipment of facilities will be used only for the purposed for
which they are intended under the grant.
3. The terms, provisions, and conditions of the 2020 Homeland Security Grant Program
will be adhered to.
4. The Emergency Manager is authorized to take those steps necessary to comply with
the intent of this Resolution.
Items 4O and 4P:
Approve Resolution No. 20-046 and Resolution No. 20-047 authorizing the acceptance
of the 2018 and 2020 Homeland Security grant funds.
City Council Meeting Date – October 20, 2020
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ADOPTED by a vote of in favor and against, and abstaining, this day of
, .
BY:
Laura Hill, Mayor
ATTEST BY:
Amy Shelley, City Secretary
Grant Number: 4046601