Title
Resolution to Amend the Fiscal Year 2023 Council Approved Budget to Accept and Appropriate the Fiscal Year 2022 Port Security Grant Awarded by United States Department of Homeland Security (USDHS).
Purpose
PURPOSE/BACKGROUND:
The FY 2022 Port Security Grant Program is one of four grant programs that constitute the DHS/Federal Emergency Management Agency’s focus on transportation infrastructure security activities. These grant programs are part of a comprehensive set of measures authorized by Congress and implemented by DHS to help strengthen the nation’s critical infrastructure against potential terrorist attacks. The PSGP provides funds to state, local, territorial and private sector partners to support increased port-wide risk management and protect critical surface transportation infrastructure from acts of terrorism.
As the City of Hampton has a large responsibility for maritime security operations within the territory of the Port of Hampton Roads, the Hampton Police Division Marine Patrol has been awarded the FY2022 Port Security Grant for the acquisition of a Multibeam SONAR System for our underwater remote operated vehicle.
Discussion:
The Fiscal Year 2022 Port Security Grant will provide for the acquisition of a Multibeam SONAR System for use with the Hampton Police Marine Patrol underwater remote operated vehicle. Use of this high definition SONAR will increase capabilities to more accurately identify suspicious underwater targets and minimize the amount of time divers have to be placed into water to investigate those targets, thus minimizing risks to divers.
Impact:
The City has been awarded $18,746 in federal grant funds from the United States Department of Homeland Security. The City of Hampton provides a $6,249 local cash match, for a total grant award of $24,995.
Recommendation:
Rec
Approve
Body
WHEREAS, the United States Department of Homeland Security (USDHS), Federal Emergency Manag...
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