LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: Grover C. Robinson, IV, Mayor
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PORT OF PENSACOLA - DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS) GRANT NO. EMW-2019-PU-00016 - PORT SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM FY 2019
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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-2019-PU-00016 in the total amount of $433,651 comprised of $325,238 in DHS funds and $108,413 in Port of Pensacola/Pensacola Fire Department match. Further, that the City Council authorize the Mayor to take all actions necessary for the acceptance of the grant. Finally, that City Council approve the supplemental budget resolution appropriating the grant funds.
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HEARING REQUIRED: No Hearing Required
SUMMARY:
In 2019, the Port of Pensacola and the Pensacola Fire Department were awarded a U.S. Department of Homeland Security Port Security Grant. This award included two projects submitted by the Port of Pensacola and the Pensacola Fire Department. The Port of Pensacola’s Investment Justification is a security patrol boat with a CBRNE (chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive) detection systems. Total project cost is $225,000 with a cost share of $56,250. The Pensacola Fire Department’s Investment Justification is to replace and upgrade vessel equipment on Fire Boat 1. They also are adding a CBRNE detection systems. Total project cost is $208,651 with a cost share of $52,163.
Since 2006, the Port has been awarded nearly than $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: $ 325,238 Port Security Grant (Federal Funds)
56,250 Port Matching Funds (Port Fund)
52,163 Fire Matching Funds (LOST IV)
$ 433,651
Actual: $ 225,000 Port Security Patrol Boat
208,651 Fire Boat Equipment Upgrades
$ 433,651
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The federal grant award will fund 75% of the cost of the projects. The City is required to provide a match of 25% of the cost of the project. The Port’s $56,250 match will be funded by re-allocating funds from within the Port’s FY 2020 Budget. The Fire Department’s $52,163 match will be funded from savings realized from the Fire Station #3 project. Approval of the Supplemental Budget Resolution will appropriate the grant funds.
CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes
10/22/2019
STAFF CONTACT:
Christopher L. Holley, City Administrator
Amy Miller, Port Director
Ginny Cranor, Fire Chief
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Award Letter
2) Port of Pensacola’s Investment Justification
3) Pensacola Fire Department’s Investment Justification
4) Supplemental Budget Resolution
5) Supplemental Budget Explanation
PRESENTATION: No end