Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: Police Services
SUBJECT:
Title
Commission District(s): All Commission Districts
FY20 Homeland Security Grant Program (EOD K9)/Georgia Office of Homeland Security, $17,500.00
Body
Information Contact: Mirtha V. Ramos, Chief of Police
Phone Number: (770) 724-7440
PURPOSE:
•To consider approving the FY20 Homeland Security Grant Program/Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) funding; and
•To consider accepting $17,500.00 from the Georgia Office of Homeland Security/GEMA and appropriating $17,500.00 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 Special Services Division for the purchase of a replacement EOD canine, dog food, and veterinary care.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Match: This grant requires no match contribution.
Position(s) created: There are no positions created by this funding.
Effective Dates: Upon Signature - August 31, 2022.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
•To approve the FY20 Homeland Security Grant Program/Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) funding; and •To accept $17,500.00 from the Georgia Office of Homeland Security/GEMA and appropriate $17,500.00 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.