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CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: ~ ~ REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: FEBRUARY 22, 2005 APPROVED TITLE: 2005 URBAN AREAS SECURITY INITIATIVE GRANT PROGRAM o As Recommended o As Amended o Ordinance on 1st Reading o Ordinance on 2nd Reading o Implementing Resolution o Set Public Hearing For ~R CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER 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 2005 Urban Areas Security Initiative Grant funding program. DISCUSSION In 2003, the United States Department of Homeland Security, Office of Domestic Preparedness 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 Homeland Security. In 2004, the City of Santa Ana was selected as a Designated Urban Area City and is eligible for 2005 Funding through the Department of Homeland Securi ty UASI program funds. The City of Santa Ana Police and Fire Departments will continue to work with the County of Orange and cities within our Urban Area to determine current capabilities and needs, and to establish goals and obj ecti ves. 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. Th~~l Paul M. Walters Chief of Police impact --~ associated~h t ,"- ( /' \ t1 I Iz:::::::' I PIlip Garc'a Fi\:'e qhief 218-1 i J FISCAL IMPACT