AGENDA CAPTION:
Title
Consider approval of Resolution 2019-29R, authorizing the City Manager or his designee to apply for Homeland Security Grants for San Marcos Emergency Warning Sirens; authorizing the City Manager or his designee to accept, reject, alter or terminate the grants, if awarded, and to execute all contracts and documents as necessary to implement the grants; and declaring an effective date.
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Meeting date: February 19, 2019
Department: Emergency Management
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: No Match required
Account Number: N/A
Funds Available: N/A
Account Name: N/A
Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: N/A
City Council Strategic Initiative: N/A
Comprehensive Plan Element (s): ? Not Applicable
Master Plan: Emergency Management Plan
Background Information:
The City of San Marcos uses the emergency warning sirens to inform the public of imminent threats and hazards. Having well maintained and functioning emergency warning sirens as part of our early warning systems will make the City of San Marcos a more protected community.
The City has received past grants and equipment disbursements in order to maintain and operate emergency equipment. This capability allows our organization to protect the community regarding imminent dangers from terrorism and natural disasters. This project will save lives and property and supports an informed and prepared community.
The City intends to apply for grants to sustain existing systems and capabilities. These applications of equipment include emergency warning siren maintenance. This resolution authorizes the City Manager to apply for the San Marcos Emergency Warning Sirens grant.
The City intends to utilize this equipment in concert with the existing rules and regulations of the Office of the Governor, State Administrative Agency and other regulatory organizations as presented in the grant guidance and authorizing Grant Award Notice.
Council Committee, Board/Commission Action:
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