Legislation Details

File #: 24-6518    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Grant Status: Passed
File created: 10/9/2024 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 10/17/2024 Final action: 10/17/2024
Title: Request by the County Judge for approval to accept from the Office of the Governor, Homeland Security Grants Division grant funds in the total amount of $5,724,098.39, with no required match, for State Homeland Security Law Enforcement-oriented Terrorism Prevention Activity, Urban Area Security Initiative, and Urban Area Security Initiative Law Enforcement-oriented Terrorism Prevention Activity programs as part of the FY 2024 Homeland Security Grant Program.
Attachments: 1. Backup - FY24 HSGP Award Order and Resolution
Department: County Judge
Department Head/Elected Official: Judge Lina Hidalgo

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant

Project ID (if applicable): 2972510, 2973210, 2986310, 3691207, 4123505, 4347304, 4347804, 4573103, 5019601, 5019701, 5243801, 5243901, and 5244101
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A

MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the County Judge for approval to accept from the Office of the Governor, Homeland Security Grants Division grant funds in the total amount of $5,724,098.39, with no required match, for State Homeland Security Law Enforcement-oriented Terrorism Prevention Activity, Urban Area Security Initiative, and Urban Area Security Initiative Law Enforcement-oriented Terrorism Prevention Activity programs as part of the FY 2024 Homeland Security Grant Program.
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Background and Discussion:
The County has received funding from this grant program since 2002. This grant is funded by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security via the Office of the Governor, Homeland Security Grants Division and includes a suite of risk-based grants to assist state, local, tribal, and territorial efforts in preventing, protecting against, mitigating, responding to and recovering from acts of terrorism and other threats. This grant provides grantees with the resources required for implementation of the National Preparedness System and working toward the National Preparedness Goal of a secure and resilient nation.

Expected Impact:
If accepted, the County will receive $5,724,098.39 to implement funds for projects with the Fire Marshal's Office, Sheriff's Office, County Judge's Office, Office of Emergency Management, Public Health Services, Universal Services, and County Clerk's Office that would impact the County's ability to detect, pre...

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