25I - AGMT HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT REVIS

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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: MAY 7, 2019 TITLE: APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH FILLER SECURITY STRATEGIES, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $49,750 TO PROVIDE A REVISION TO THE COUNTYWIDE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANTS STRATEGY (STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 1,6) tat ��:i•1,�1 ��: ❑ As Recommended ❑ As Amended ❑ Ordinance on 16' Reading ❑ Ordinance on 2n° Reading ❑ Implementing Resolution ❑ Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement with Filler Security Strategies, Inc. for the period of May 7, 2019 through December 31, 2019, to provide one revision to the Countywide Homeland Security Grants Strategy in an amount not to exceed $49,750, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. The agreement includes the option for the City to grant an extension exercisable in writing by the City Manager and City Attorney. DISCUSSION The United States Department of Homeland Security has developed the Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) funding program. UASI is designed to address the unique planning, equipment, training, and exercise needs of high -threat, high-density urban areas and provides funds to local emergency first responders that assist in building an enhanced and sustainable capacity to prevent, protect, respond to, mitigate and recover from acts of terrorism. The grant specifically provides funding for anti -terrorism equipment, planning, training, exercises and technical assistance. Santa Ana has been designated as an Urban Area Core City since 2003. As such, for selected grant years, Santa Ana is the fiduciary for the region and manages projects, which include providing training and procuring equipment utilized by the 34 jurisdictions in Orange County. In 2013, UASI grant program funds were utilized to develop the Countywide Homeland Security Grants Strategy. The Strategy is used by the Anaheim/Santa Ana Urban Area (ASAUA) as a basis for proposing projects to be funded through the Homeland Security Grant Program. It identifies countywide goals, objectives, and priorities to streamline regional efforts and maximize organizational efforts in support of the National Preparedness Goal (Goal) and the following five mission areas: to prevent, protect, mitigate, respond to and recover from terrorist attacks and catastrophic natural disasters. It focuses on addressing the Urban Area's target capabilities and sustaining robust programs in support of the Whole Community approach. 251-1