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File #: RES 24-620    Version: 1
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
In control: City Council
Final action: 5/1/2024
Title: Authorizing the Department of Emergency Management to apply for an annual Port Security grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Sponsors: Mitra Jalali

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Authorizing the Department of Emergency Management to apply for an annual Port Security grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

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WHEREAS, the Department of Emergency Management is responsible for the maintenance and administration of a comprehensive emergency management and homeland security program within the City; and

 

WHEREAS, the Department of Emergency Management requests permission to apply for and if awarded, accept the annual Port Security grant from FEMA; and

 

WHEREAS, grant funds would allow the Department of Emergency Management enhance port security preparedness and capabilities to prevent, prepare for, protect against and respond to acts of terrorism; and

 

WHEREAS, there is a 25% match amount required of these funds by the City that can be met with a salary in-kind match; now therefore, be it

 

RESOLVED, that the Saint Paul City Council hereby authorizes the Director of Emergency Management to apply for, and if approved, accept said grant and utilize funds as approved for the project herein.  

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