Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: Fire & Rescue Services
SUBJECT:
Title
Commission District(s): All Commission Districts
FY2016 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Equipment Grant - Ballistic Gear
Body
Information Contact: Darnell Fullum
Phone Number: 678-406-7731
PURPOSE:
•To consider approving the FY2016 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to receive project equipment; and
•To consider accepting project equipment purchased by UASI on behalf of the DeKalb County Fire Department in the amount of $187,656.00; and
•To consider authorizing the Chief Executive Officer to execute the necessary documents.
NEED/IMPACT:
The grant will enable the Fire Department to minimize the risk of injury to fire and rescue personnel deployed in active shooting incidents. The attached MOU governs the use of purchases and equipment provided by UASI. It will assist the DeKalb County Fire Department to implement programs designed to prevent, protect, respond, and recover from threats of or acts of terrorism and to build capabilities that enhance homeland security.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Equipment will be purchased on behalf of the Fire Rescue Department:
Department Equipment Total
Fire $187,656.00
Position(s) created: There are no positions created by this funding.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
To approve the resolution and authorize the chief executive officer to execute all necessary documents.