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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> REQUEST FOR <br /> COUNCIL ACTION " <br /> <br /> CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: <br /> <br /> JANUARY 17, 2012 <br /> TITLE: APPROVED <br /> ? As.Recommended <br /> CONTRACT AWARD TO MALLORY ? As Amended <br /> SAFETY & SUPPLY COMPANY FOR El Ordinance on Read g <br /> El Ordinance on 2n dReading <br /> PORTABLE RADIATION DETECTORS ? Implementing Resolution <br /> (SPEC. NO. 12-004) ? Set Public Hearing For <br /> CONTINUED TO <br /> FILE NUMBER <br /> CITY MANAGER <br /> <br /> RECOMMENDED ACTION <br /> <br /> Award a contract to Mallory Safety & Supply Company for portable radiation detectors in an <br /> amount not to exceed $103,000. <br /> <br /> DISCUSSION <br /> <br /> The United States Department of Homeland Security, Office of Grants and Training has <br /> developed the Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) funding program. This initiative was <br /> designed to enhance the domestic preparedness of urban areas by ensuring that all emergency <br /> first responders have adequate and appropriate equipment to prevent, respond to, and recover <br /> from acts of terrorism. Santa Ana has been designated as an Urban Area Core City for the ninth <br /> year. The City of Santa Ana has fiscal responsibility for the FY09 UASI Grant for the <br /> Anaheim/Santa Ana Urban Area which encompasses 34 jurisdictions in Orange County. <br /> <br /> The US Department of Homeland Security has identified Preventive Radiological/Nuclear <br /> Detection (PRND) capabilities as a priority for State and Local jurisdictions, in an effort to fill the <br /> gap for mass gathering sites, critical infrastructure, and daily Law Enforcement / Fire Department <br /> functions. The Los Angeles Sheriff's Department, Los Angeles Police Department, San Diego <br /> Sheriff's Department, and the 9th Civil Support Team have all developed robust PRND programs <br /> within their regions. Orange County currently has minimal PRND capability which is primarily a <br /> reactive function of the fire department. <br /> <br /> With high risk critical targets such as the Honda Center, Disney resort area, and numerous <br /> Federal, State, and local government buildings, Orange County has the need to develop a <br /> comprehensive PRND program. Through the UASI Urban Area Working Group (UAWG), a <br /> PRND Subcommittee was formed with subject matter experts from the Orange County Health <br /> Care Agency HazMat Unit, Santa Ana Police, Santa Ana Fire, FBI, CaIEMA, 9th CST, Anaheim <br /> Fire, and OCSD Bomb Squad. A broad analysis of the County's current PRND capability and <br /> gaps was done, and recommendations for a multi-phase PRND Project has been accepted and <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 22F-1 <br />