Item 4C Memo
M E M O R A N D U M
February 16, 2021
To: Mayor and City Council
From: James Brandon, Chief of Police
Subject: Approve Resolution No. 21-007 authorizing the acceptance of the 2019
SWAT Equipment Enhancement funds under the 2019 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 this item is to seek City Council’s approval of
Resolution No. 21-007 authorizing the acceptance of awarded funds
under the 2019 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 2019 grant is $34,297.25
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, allocates up to
$60,000 for this equipment. This provides 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 a 2019 grant
application, which will complete the final allocation of grant monies for
which the department applied. Previously, the Department was
awarded the following amounts under the Homeland Security Grant
Program:
▪ 2018 grant: $13,876.22.
▪ 2020 grant: $11,826.53.
Upon Council approval, this brings the total amount awarded to the
Department for the years 2018, 2019, and 2020 to $60,000.
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
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Item 4C
Approve Resolution No. 21-007 authorizing the acceptance of the 2019 Homeland
Security grant funds.
City Council Meeting Date – February 16, 2021
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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. Less than
half of the SWAT team members currently have night vision equipment,
which was purchased with the initial Homeland Security grant money
previously awarded.
Financial
Considerations: Grant funding will be available for dispersal once the resolution receives
Council approval. The grant amount awarded in 2019 will allow the
Police Department to purchase the remaining night vision equipment
necessary to outfit the rest of the SWAT Team.
Strategic Link: C1 - Achieve the highest standards of safety & security.
Citizen Input/
Board Review: N/A
Legal Review: The proposed resolution was reviewed by the City Attorney’s Office.
Supporting
Documents:
1. Resolution No. 21-007, a resolution of the City of Southlake
authorizing the acceptance of the 2019 swat equipment
enhancement under the 2019 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. 21-007 as proposed.
Item 4C
Approve Resolution No. 21-007 authorizing the acceptance of the 2019 Homeland
Security grant funds.
City Council Meeting Date – February 16, 2021
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City of Southlake, Texas
RESOLUTION NO. 21-007
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE AUTHORIZING THE
ACCEPTANCE OF THE 2019 SWAT EQUIPMENT ENHANCEMENT UNDER THE
2019 HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM; EXECUTING AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR; AND AUTHORIZING
THE EMERGENCY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT ON BE HALF
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 2019 SWAT Equipment Enhancement, Night Vision
Equipment, be implemented under the 2019 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 $34,297.25 for 2019 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 2019 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 2019 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.
Item 4C
Approve Resolution No. 21-007 authorizing the acceptance of the 2019 Homeland
Security grant funds.
City Council Meeting Date – February 16, 2021
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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: 3728701