55C - 2007 UASI GRANT PROGRAM - Laserfiche WebLink

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CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APRIL 2, 2007 TITLE: 2007 URBAN AREAS SECURITY INITIATIVE GRANT PROGRAM APPROVED D As Recommended D As Amended D Ordinance on 1 st Reading D Ordinance on 2nd Reading D Implementing Resolution D Set Public Hearing For ~1' [)~k-- C Y MANAGER CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER RECOMMENDED ACTION Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager and the Chief of Police to submit a grant application to the State of California, Office of Homeland Security for the fiscal year 2007 Urban Areas Security Initiative Grant funding program. DISCUSSION The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has developed the Urban Areas Security Initiative funding program (UASI) UASI provides funds to local emergency first responders to enhance security and overall preparedness to prevent, respond to, and recover from acts of terrorism. The grant specifically provides funding for anti-terror equipment, planning, training, exercises and technical assistance. DHS determines the UASI Grant award amounts based upon an assessment of the urban area's current risks and vulnerabilities as well as utilizing a peer review process to score the urban area's grant application. In FY 2006 the United States Department of Homeland Security combined the Anaheim UASI and the Santa Ana UASI into a single Urban Area. The City of Santa Ana will continue to be designated as an Urban Area Core City and will share grant administrative responsibilities with the City of Anaheim. The City of Santa Ana has worked with the City of Anaheim, the County of Orange, and cities wi thin the Anaheim/ Santa Ana Urban Area to determine current capabilities and needs and have established goals and objectives for the Anaheim/Santa Ana Urban Area. The City of Santa Ana will continue to work in collaboration with the City of Anaheim to implement complimentary strategies for responding to acts of terrorism. 55C-1