Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the Mayor of the City of Columbus to accept an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Columbus and Franklin County Board of Commissioners, in accordance with the provisions of the FY2015 State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSP) grant funds. This aforementioned Intergovernmental Agreement is required prior to receiving the Subgrant Award from the Franklin County Emergency Management and Homeland Security (FCEM&HS). In accordance with the provisions of the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act FY 2015, the Franklin County Board of Commissioners, as the duly authorized County Agent and the Columbus City Mayor, as the duly authorized City Agent, are required to approve this award as complying with allowable programs that meet the State Homeland Security Program.
The Subgrant Award of $11,609.00 for the Department of Public Safety, Division of Police will pay for accessories for the Columbus Division of Police SWAT Unit. Upon receipt and acceptance of the various items, the Division of Police will forward all invoices to the County. Franklin County will process payment directly to the vendor(s).
This agreement begins December 4, 2015 and terminates on February 28, 2018, unless extended by mutual agreement of the parties.
Emergency Designation: Emergency legislation is necessary in order to expeditiously acquire and purchase equipment pursuant to the subcontract award.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes the Mayor of the City of Columbus to accept an intergovernmental agreement between the Franklin County Board of Commissioners and the City of Columbus for the administration of the State Homeland Security grant funds of $11,609.00 from the Federal government, through the state of Ohio. Invoices from vendors for all items provided under this grant will be paid directly by FCEM&HS. There are no matching funds required for this grant and there is no impact on the General Fund due t...
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