LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: Grover C. Robinson, IV, Mayor
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PORT OF PENSACOLA - DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS) GRANT NO. EMW-2022-PU-00048 - PORT SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM FY 2022
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council authorize the Mayor to accept Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Grant No. EMW-2022-PU-00048 in the total amount of $555,000 comprised of $416,250 in DHS funds and $138,750 in Department of Innovation & Technology match. Further, that City Council authorize the Mayor to take the actions necessary to execute and administer this grant, consistent with the terms of the grant and the Mayor’s Executive Powers as granted in the City Charter. Finally, that City Council approve the supplemental budget resolution appropriating the grant funds.
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HEARING REQUIRED: No Hearing Required
SUMMARY:
In 2022, the Port of Pensacola was awarded a U.S. Department of Homeland Security Port Security Grant. This awarded project was submitted by the Port of Pensacola for the Department of Innovation & Technology. The Department of Innovation & Technology’s Investment Justification is a cybersecurity project that includes the procurement of multiple software packages. Total project cost is $555,000 with a cost share of $138,750.
Since 2006, the Port has been awarded nearly $6 million in Federal grant funds on behalf of the Port as well as other City departments, including Pensacola Fire Department, Pensacola Police Department, Pensacola Energy and Technology Resources. Critical projects funded through the program to date have included replacement of the City’s antiquated telephone system with a Voice-over Internet Protocol (VoIP) system, replacement of the Englewood communications tower, purchase of the Fire Department’s fire boat, and purchase of a maritime fire training simulator for the Fire Department.
PRIOR ACTION:
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FUNDING:
Budget: $ 416,250 Port Security Grant (Federal Funds)
138,750 Department of Innovation & Technology Funds
$ 555,000
Actual: $ 416,250 Port Security Grant (Federal Funds)
138,750 Department of Innovation & Technology Funds
$ 555,000
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The federal grant award will fund 75% of the cost of the project. The City of Pensacola is required to provide a match of 25% of the cost of the project. The Department of Innovation & Technology match will be funded by re-allocating funds from within their FY 2023 Budget. Approval of the Supplemental Budget Resolution will appropriate the grant funds.
CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes
10/14/2022
STAFF CONTACT:
Kerrith Fiddler, City Administrator
Clark Merritt, Port Director
Brenda Kahalley, Technology Resources Manager
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Award Letter
2) Department of Invitation & Technology Investment Justification
3) Supplemental Budget Resolution
4) Supplemental Budget Explanation
PRESENTATION: No end