Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Carlos Bolanos, Sheriff
Subject: Approval of FY 2019 Bay Area Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) MOU
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution:
A) Authorizing an agreement with the City and County of San Francisco for distribution of the FY 2019 Urban Area Security Initiative funds to the County of San Mateo for the term of November 1, 2019 through December 31, 2020, in an amount not to exceed $882,922; and
B) Approving an Appropriation Transfer Request in the amount of $882,922 to establish a budget appropriation and revenue for the FY 2019 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI).
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BACKGROUND:
The Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) is a Federal Department of Homeland Security grant that provides resources for unique equipment, training, planning, and exercise needs of 31 selected national high threat urban areas. The Bay Area UASI is one of the 31 National Urban areas and one of six identified in California.
The City and County of San Francisco has been designated to serve as the Fiscal Agent for UASI funds granted by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES).
As with the FY 2018 UASI goal, FY 2019 UASI grant funding is intended to build and enhance regional capabilities across a larger geographical area. Funding is based on evaluated risk and need. This is accomplished through the submission of regional investment justifications that address specific needs to meet the target capabilities outlined in the National Preparedness Strategy.
DISCUSSION:
The agreement with the City and County of San Francisco is to disburse a portion of the FY 2019 regional UASI grant funds to San Mateo County, which will be used towards 1) on-going funding for a Homeland Security Captain; 2) continuing support and maintenance of the Alert Notification System; 3) purchase of gas monitoring...
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