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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION ~I~Ty COUNCIL MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 2, 2004 TITLE: 2004 URBAN AREAS SECURITY INITIATIVE GRANT PROGRAM CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED [] As Recommended [] As Amended [] Ordinance on 1st Reading [] Ordinance on 2nd Reading [] Implementing Resolution [] Set Public Hearing For CITY MANAGER CONTINUEDTO RECOMMENDED ACTION Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager, Chief of Police and the Fire Chief to submit a grant application to the State of California, Office of Emergency Services for the fiscal year 2004 Urban Areas Security Initiative Grant funding program. ~CUSSION The United States Department of Homeland Security, Office of Domestic Preparedness has developed the Urban Areas Security Initiative Grant .funding program (UASI). UASI provides funds to local emergency first responders to enhance security and overall preparedness to prevent, respond, and recover from acts of terrorism. The grant specifically provides funding for anti-terror equipment, planning, training, exercises, and technical assistance. Designated urban area cities are required to apply for the grant through the State Office of Emergency Services. The City of Santa /Lna has been selected as a Designated Urban Area City and is eligible for Department of Homeland Security UASI program funds. The City of Santa Aha Police and Fire Departments will work with the County of Orange and cities within our Urban Area to determine current capabilities and needs, and to establish goals and objectives. The Santa Ana Urban Area will work in collaboration with the City of Anaheim and its Urban Area to develop complimentary implementation strategies for responding to acts of terrorism. FISCAL IMPACT -There is no fiscal impact associated wit~-t~ ~/V~ul M. Walters ?~ill: Chief of Police Fire Police Department Fire Page 12 [ef ~artment 55.C.