2006-10-09 Regular Meeting and Workshop Meeting of La Porte City Council

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RICK PERRY Governor E O �F w i � c� x DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Office of the Governor Mailing Address: PO Box 4087 Austin, Texas 78773-0220 The Honorable Alton Porter Mayor City of La Porte 604 W. Fairmont Parkway LaPorte, TX 77571 Dear Mayor Porter: Contact Numbers: Phvsical Address: 512-424-2138 Duty Hours 5805 N. Lamar Blvd. 512-424-2277 Non -Duty Hours Austin, Texas 78752 512-424-2444 Fax September 29, 2006 STEVEN MCCRaW Director Office of Homeland Security JACK COLLEY Chief Your jurisdiction is being awarded a sub -grant to carry out designated homeland security activities as part of the federal 2006 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP). As you are aware, the FY 2006 HSGP appropriation approved by Congress and signed by the President almost a year ago included $500 million less than was available for the 2005 program. Overall the State's homeland security grant funding in Texas was reduced by almost 31 percent from last year. While the State has concerns about the Department of Homeland Security's new funding formula, with your demonstrated leadership and support, the State of Texas will continue to lead the nation in prevention and preparedness to meet the challenges of very real and present threats. The package you are receiving includes the following documents: 1. Notice of Sub -recipient Award. A. The enclosed Notice of Sub -recipient Award for the 2006 HSGP is being sent to you, the chief elected official for your jurisdiction. An individual authorized by the governing board of the jurisdiction or organization to accept grants must sign the Notice of Sub - recipient Award in order to accept the grant, after proper approval by the governing body. At the local level, individuals authorized to accept grants typically include county judges, mayors, city managers, or chief financial officers. Other signatures will require an accompanying statement from the senior elected official authorizing the individual to sign for the jurisdiction. For other agencies and organizations, authorized individuals typically include executive directors or directors. 2. Information Regarding Statewide Local Homeland Security Projects. A. There is a need to continue a long-term homeland security exercise program to test local and regional plans, procedures, equipment, and facilities in realistic terrorism preparedness, natural disaster, and other scenarios through Regional Exercises.