Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: Police Services
SUBJECT:
Title
Commission District(s): All Commission Districts
FY19 Homeland Security Grant Program, $6,000.00
Body
Information Contact: Joseph H. Lumpkin, Sr., Deputy COO, Public Safety
Phone Number: 770-724-7670
PURPOSE:
•To consider approving the FY19 Homeland Security Grant Program/Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) funding; and
•To consider accepting $6,000.00 from the Georgia Office of Homeland Security/GEMA and appropriating
$6,000.00 to the grant fund for spending in compliance with the grantor’s requirements; and
•To consider authorizing the Chief Executive Officer to execute the necessary documents.
NEED/IMPACT:
This grant agreement governs the use of the funds provided by the State of Georgia to assist the DeKalb County
Police Department to build and enhance capabilities to prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover from
terrorist attacks, major disasters, and other emergencies in accordance with the goals and objectives of the State
Strategic Plan. This grant will be dedicated to the purchase of dog food, equipment, and veterinary care for Special Operations Division canines.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Match: This grant requires no match contribution.
Position(s) created: There are no positions created by this funding.
Effective Dates: Upon Signature - November 30, 2021.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
•To approve the FY19 Homeland Security Grant Program/Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) funding; and •To accept $6,000.00 from the Georgia Office of Homeland Security/GEMA and appropriate $6,000.00 to the grant fund for spending in compliance with the grantor’s requirements; and •To authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute all the necessary documents