Substitute
Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: Police Services
SUBJECT:
Title
Commission District(s): All Commission Districts
FY17 Homeland Security Grant Program, $74,980.00
Body
Information Contact: James W. Conroy, Chief of Police
Phone Number: 770-724-7440
PURPOSE:
•To consider approving the FY18 Homeland Security Grant Program/Georgia Emergency Management
Agency (GEMA) funding; and
•To consider accepting project equipment and supplies purchased by the Georgia Office of Homeland
Security/GEMA on behalf of the DeKalb County Police Department in the amount of $74,980.00; 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 equipment and supplies for the Special Operations Division.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Match: This grant requires no match contribution.
Position(s) created: There are no positions created by this funding.
Effective Dates: October 1, 2018 (or when signed) - November 30, 2019
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
•To approve the FY18 Homeland Security Grant Program/Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) funding; and •To accept project equipment and supplies purchased by the Georgia Office of Homeland Security/GEMA on behalf of the DeKalb County Police Department in the amount of $74,980.00; and •To authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute all the necessary documents