Consent 1.I.
Regular City Council Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 11/13/2017
- TITLE
- 2017 Federal Homeland Security Grant for Bomb Squad - $10,000
- PRESENTED BY:
- Rich St. John
- Department:
- Police
Presentation:
No
PROBLEM/ISSUE STATEMENT
The State of Montana has $10,000 available through the Federal FY 2017 U. S. Department of Homeland Security Grant Program and has offered a subgrant to the City of Billings Bomb Squad for training. This will be the City's eighth year receiving Homeland Security Grant funds, which have been used for equipment and training. The bomb squad has five members that require 40 hours of training per year. Funds will be used for costs associated with this training.
ALTERNATIVES ANALYZED
The City Council may:
- Approve the Federal FY 17 U. S. Department of Homeland Security Grant for the Bomb Squad in the amount of $10,000; or
- Not approve the Federal FY 17 U. S. Department of Homeland Security Grant for the Bomb Squad in the amount of $10,000; which would result in the General Fund absorbing costs related to Bomb Squad training.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no financial impact to the City as there is no City match required for this grant.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends City Council approve and accept the Federal FY 2017 Homeland Security Grant in the amount of $10,000 and authorize the Mayor to sign the award documents when they arrive.