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CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE
MEMORANDUM
November 1, 2022
TO: Shana K. Yelverton, City Manager
FROM: Michael Starr, Fire Chief
SUBJECT: Approve Resolution No.22-032 authorizing the acceptance of
the 2022 Northeast Explosive Response Team/Southlake
Explosive Ordinance Disposal Unit explosive detection
equipment; executing an agreement with the Office of the
Governor; and authorizing the Emergency Manager to manage
and execute the agreement of the behalf of the City.
Action Requested: The purpose of this item is to seek City Council's approval of Resolution No. 22-032,
authorizing the acceptance of awarded funds under the 2022 Homeland Security
Grant Program to purchase explosive detection equipment for the Northeast
Explosive Response Team (NERT)/Southlake Explosive Ordinance Disposal Unit
(EOD).
• The awarded amount is $100,000.00
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 Office of Emergency Management has submitted a grant application to
apply for a Thermo Scientific Gemini Identification Detector to identify unknown
chemical substances which includes the ability to identify explosive compounds. The
Gemini is a handheld system integrates the Raman and FTIR spectroscopy for the
identification of unknown solid and liquid chemicals and explosives.
The purchase equipment will allow the Northeast Explosives Response Team
(NERT) to identify unknown chemical substances by purchasing a handheld
chemical detector. By identifying the unknown substance, NERT will be able to
accurately assess evacuation distance criteria along with render safe options. This
identification will also allow NERT to make accurate decisions on whether this is a
harmless event or a possible act of terrorism. By knowing this information, NERT
Bomb squad can rate the level of hazard to the community at soft targets like polling
stations and community events. It also gives the bomb technician vital information on
large scale evacuations vs shelter in place options.
Financial
Considerations: Grant funding will be available for dispersal once the resolutions receive Council
approval. The grant amounts awarded for 2022 will total $100,000.00 and will allow
the NERT/Southlake EOD Unit to purchase one detection unit with training for
City of Southlake Values:
Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork
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personnel. All City of Southlake and Federal purchasing guidelines will be adhered
to.
Strategic Link: C1 - Achieve the highest standards of safety & security.
Citizen Input/
Board Review: N/A
Legal Review: N/A
Alternatives: N/A
Supporting
Documents: Resolution No. 22-032, a resolution for the City of Southlake authorizing the
acceptance of the 2022 explosive detection equipment under the 2022 Homeland
Security Grant Program; executing and agreement with the Office of the Governor;
and authorizing the Emergency Manager to manage and execute the agreement on
behalf of the City.
Staff
Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of Resolution No. 22-032 as proposed.
City of Southlake Values:
Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork
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RESOLUTION NO.22-032
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING
THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE 2022 NORTHEAST EXPLOSIVE RESPONSE
TEAM (NERT)/SOUTHLAKE EXPLOSIVE ORDINANCE DISPOSAL UNIT
(EOD) UNDER THE 2022 HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM;
EXECUTING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR;
AND AUTHORIZING THE EMERGENCY MANAGER TO MANAGE AND
EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY.
WHEREAS, the City of Southlake City Council and Mayor find it in the best interest
of the City of Southlake that the 2022 NERT/Southlake EOD Unit,
Thermo -Scientific Gemini Identification Detector, be implemented
under the 2022 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; and,
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.
NOWTHEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BYTHE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS,THAT:
1. The City Council of the City of Southlake hereby approves acceptance of
awarded funds in the amount of $100,000 for 2022 NERT/Southlake EOD
Unit, Thermo -Scientific Gemini Identification Detector.
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 2022 NERT/Southlake
EOD Unit, Thermo -Scientific Gemini Identification Detector. 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.
The terms, provisions, and conditions of the 2022 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.
City of Southlake Values:
Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork
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ADOPTED by a vote of in favor and
abstaining, this 1 st day of
November, 2022.
By:
John Huffman
Mayor
ATTEST:
By:
Amy Shelley
City Secretary
Grant Number: 4440101
against, and
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Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork