Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: Police Services
SUBJECT:
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Commission District(s): All Commission Districts
FY24 Homeland Security Grant Program (EOD K9) from the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS), $3,000.00.
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Information Contact: Mirtha V. Ramos, Chief of Police
Phone Number: (770) 724-7440
PURPOSE:
*To consider approving the FY24 Homeland Security Grant Program (EOD K9) from the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS); and
*To consider accepting $3,000.00 from the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) and appropriating $3,000.00 to the grant fund for spending in compliance with the grantor’s requirements; and
*To consider authorizing the Chief Executive Officer to execute all the necessary documents.
NEED/IMPACT:
This grant agreement governs the use of 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 Special Services Division for the purchase of dog food and veterinary care for EOD K9s.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Match: This grant requires no match contribution
Position(s) created: There are no positions created by this funding.
Effective Dates: Upon signature through September 30, 2026.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
To approve the FY24 Homeland Security Grant Program (EOD K9) from the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS). To accept $3,000.00 and to appropriate to the grant fund for spending in compliance with the grantor’s requirements, and To approve the resolution and authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute all necessary documents.