FROM:
Police Department
SUBJECT:
Title
2024 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP)
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RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Accept the 2024 Homeland Security Grant Program subrecipient award in the amount $57,927 from the Office of Homeland Security.
Authorize the Chief of Police or his designee to sign all related grant documents including extensions or modifications for the grant; and expend funds as outlined in the grant agreement.
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COUNCIL GOALS:
• Improve public safety by increasing operational efficiency, visibility and availability.
• Practice sound fiscal management by pursing grant opportunities.
DISCUSSION:
The Office of Homeland Security has made available funding to agencies under the FY 2024 Homeland Security Grant Program. The City of Fontana has received grant funding in the amount of $57,927. The Fontana Police Department plans to utilize 2024 HSGP funding to purchase various police equipment, including a robot for high-risk situations, rifle shields, and SWAT plates for tactical armor. If any of these items become unavailable, an amendment will be submitted to the grantor to identify alternative priority equipment.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The City of Fontana will increase revenues in the amount of $57,927; and increase appropriations for expenditures in the amount of $57,927 in Grant Fund #301, Project #40300012-301-A. Appropriate budget adjustments will be submitted to the Budget Office with the 1st Quarter Budget Status Report.
MOTION:
Accept staff recommendation.