HomeMy WebLinkAboutO-2010-3208 agreement with Harris County to utilize the “Bomb Robot”
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Agenda Date Requested: 1-25-10
Appropriation
Requested By: Kenith Adcox
Source of Funds:
Department: pglil:e
Account Number:
Report:
Resolution:
Ordinance:
xxx
Amount Budgeted:
Ordinance
Amount Requested:
Exhibits:
Exhibits:
Copy of Inter Local Aj!reement
Budgeted Item: YES NO
Exhibits:
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
Harris County purchased, as part of the federal Homeland Security Grant Program (A ward
Number 2005-GB- T5-0050) a remotely operated robotic vehicle ("Bomb Robot"), to be utilized
to inspect, disable and remove suspected explosive devices.
The County desires to make the Bomb Robot available to the City for uses outlined in the
A ward. The City represents it holds all necessary licenses and certifications to perform such
services and is qualified by education and experience to provide such services. The La Porte
Police Department is an active member of the Bay Area Regional Bomb Squad and maintains
certitied Bomb Technicians, which possess the necessary training, certifications, tools, and
equipment to perform the functions required. The Bay Area Regional Bomb Squad is certitied
by the FBI and is responsible for providing Bomb Squad services to the southeast portion of the
Greater Houston Area.
This additional piece of equipment will enhance the Bay Area Regional Bomb Squad's ability to
perform its mandate. As such, the Police Department desires to enter into an Interlocal
Agreement with the County allowing the Department to utilize, store and provide upkeep for the
"Bomb Robot". One of the Department's bomb technicians has already been certified to
maintain, service and operate the "Bomb Robot" in question. Future extended warranty costs for
the "Bomb Robot", for which the City shall be responsible, are estimated to be approximately
$3,500 a year.
The term of this Agreement shall be one ( 1) year beginning upon execution by a duly authorized
representative of each Party. This Agreement shall automatically renew for successive one-year
terms until terminated by the Parties. Either Party may terminate this Agreement upon 30 days
written notice to the other Party or at any time by written agreement of the Parties.
Action Required bv Council:
Request the Council to review and approve an Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute an
Interlocal Agreement allowing the City to utilize the "Bomb Robot" awarded to the County
under the conditions cited in the agreement.
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ORDINANCE NO. 3 20 S
AN ORDINACE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE AND HARRIS COUNTY, FOR UTILIZATION OF
A REMOTELY OPERATED ROBOTIC VEHICLE; MAKING VARIOUS FINDINGS AND
PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT, FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE
OPEN MEETINGS LAW, AND PROVIDING AND EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE
Section 1 The City Council hereby approves and authorizes the contract
agreement or other undertaking described in the title of this ordinance a copy of which is
on file in the office of the City Secretary. The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute
such document and all related documents on behalf of the City of La Porte. The City
Secretary is hereby authorized to attest to all such signatures and to affix the seal of the
City to all such documents.
Section 2 The City Council officially finds, determines, recites and declares that
a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City
Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the
time required by law preceding this meeting as required by the Open Meetings Law
Chapter 551 Texas Government Code, and that this meeting has been opened to the
public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject matter
thereof has been discussed considered and formally acted upon. The City Council
further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting
thereof.
Section 3 This ordinance shall be effective from and after its passage and
approval and it is so ordered.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS
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CITY OF LA PORTE
BY:
ATTEST:
Martha A. Gillett
City Secretary
APPROVED:
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Clark T. Askins
Assistant City Attorney
INTERLOCAL A GRE E ME N T
THE STATE OF TEXAS S
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COUNTY OF HARRIS S
THIS INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT, made and entered into by and between Harris
County, Texas ("County"), a political subdivision of the state, acting through its governing
body, the Harris County Commissioners Court, and the City of La Porte, Texas ("City"), a
municipal corporation, acting through its governing body, its City Council.
RECITALS:
Harris County has received certain funds as part of the federal Homeland Security Grant
Program (Award Number 2005-GB-T5-0050) ("the Grant Award"). The Grant Award included
funds to be used to acquire a remotely operated robotic vehicle (the "Bomb Robot"), to be
utilized to inspect, disable and remove suspected explosive devices.
The County desires to make the Bomb Robot available to the City for use for those purposes of
the Grant Award.
City represents that it holds all necessary licenses and certifications to perform such services and
is qualified by education and experience to provide such services.
NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant to the authority granted by the Interlocal Cooperation Act (Chapter
791 of the Texas Government Code), and in consideration of the mutual covenants, agreements, and
benefits to both parties, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the Parties
agree as follows:
TERMS:
I. SCOPE OF SERVICES
County grants City permission to use and operate the Bomb Robot in accordance with the
Grant Award and applicable requirements. With respect to the care, custody, and use of the
Bomb Robot, which may be furnished hereunder, Harris County and the City agree as follows:
(a) The Bomb Robot shall at all times be and remain the property of Harris County.
City shall not permit or suffer any lien or encumbrance upon the Bomb Robot or take any
other action inconsistent with Harris County's title thereto. Each item of the Bomb
Robot will have a tag that identifies the item as the property of Harris County, and states
that the item was "purchased with funds provided by the U.S. Department of Homeland
Security." City must not remove the tags and must assure that the tags remain on each
item of the Bomb Robot at all times.
(b) The Bomb Robot may be used only for law enforcement and emergency response
services as specified in the Grant Award, attached hereto and incorporated herein as
Exhibit "A", Information Bulletins issued from time to time by the United States
Department of Homeland Security, and subsequent grant awards under the Homeland
Security Grant Program.
C.A. File No. 06GEN1793
(c) The Bomb Robot must be made available on reasonable demand to
representatives of the Harris County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency
Management ("HCOHS&EM"), the Governor's Department of Emergency Management,
and the Harris County Sheriffs Office. City agrees to provide the Harris County
Sheriffs Office with annual reports of the use and condition of the Bomb Robot and all
records related to the Bomb Robot.
(d) City shall provide suitable storage for the Bomb Robot when not in use and shall
secure and reasonably protect the Bomb Robot against damage, loss, or theft, ordinary
wear and damage/loss occurring during intended use excepted.
(e) City shall keep and maintain the Bomb Robot in good working order and repair at
all times and return the same to Harris County in good condition, ordinary wear and
damage/loss occurring during intended use excepted.
(f) City shall not alter or modify or permit the alteration or modification of the Bomb
Robot in any respect without the express written permission of the Harris County
Sheriffs Office. In all uses of the Bomb Robot, City shall operate the Bomb Robot in a
safe manner as governed by conditions including weather and traffic.
(g) City shall use the Bomb Robot exclusively for the law enforcement or emergency
response purposes for which they are intended in accordance with the terms of this
Agreement and the Grant Award.
(h) City shall neither charge a fee for the use of nor derive any profit from the Bomb
Robot furnished hereunder, if any, providing that nothing in this clause shall be construed
to prohibit City from soliciting voluntary contributions for the furtherance of its law
enforcement or emergency response purposes.
(i) City shall promptly advise the Harris County Sheriffs Office's of accident,
mechanical failure, or other occurrence that may render any of the Bomb Robot
temporarily or permanently unfit for service. The Harris County Sheriffs Office and/or
any of its agents shall have the right to inspect the Bomb Robot at all times upon
reasonable notice to City. City shall at all times keep the Harris County Sheriffs Office
advised as to the place of storage of the Bomb Robot.
(j) City shall furnish and make available the Bomb Robot with personnel to operate
the same for law enforcement or emergency response services upon the request of the
Harris County Sheriffs Office and/or any of its agents.
(k) City shall comply with all federal, state, and Harris County laws, rules, and
regulations.
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II. POSSESSION AFTER TERMINATION
Upon the termination or expiration of this Agreement, City shall return the Bomb Robot in good
working condition, normal wear and damage/loss occurring during intended use excepted, to the
Harris County Sheriffs Office along with records showing maintenance or repairs to the Bomb
Robot. In the event that City remains in possession of the Bomb Robot furnished pursuant to this
Agreement beyond the expiration of the term of this Agreement, such possession shall not be
deemed to create a renewal or extension of this Agreement, but shall only constitute a license to
continue to use the Bomb Robot upon the terms set forth herein until such time as the Bomb
Robot is returned to or repossessed by County.
III. TERM
The term of this Agreement shall be one (1) year beginning upon execution by a duly authorized
representative of each Party. This Agreement shall automatically renew for successive one-year
terms until terminated by the Parties. Either Party may terminate this Agreement upon 30 days
written notice to the other Party or at any time by written agreement of the Parties.
IV. NOTICE
Any notice required or permitted to be given to City by County may be given by certified United
States mail, return-receipt requested, postage-prepaid, addressed to:
La Porte Police Department, Chief Ken Adcox
3001 North 23rd Street
La Porte, Texas 77571
Any notice permitted or required to be given to County by City may be given by certified United
States mail, return receipt-requested, postage prepaid, addressed to:
Harris County Sheriff s Office
1200 Baker Street,
Houston, Texas 77002
Either Party may change its address by giving notice to the other Party in writing. Any notice
mailed by certified United States mail, return-receipt requested, shall be deemed given upon
deposit in the United States mail.
V. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
Prior to execution of this Agreement, Harris County has advised City and City clearly
understands and agrees, such understanding and agreement being of the absolute essence of this
Agreement, that Harris County has certified no funds under this Agreement and City shall have
no cause of action for money against Harris County under this Agreement. Under no
circumstances will Harris County be responsible for any costs incurred by the City in carrying
out activities under this Agreement.
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VI. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
It is agreed that in the performance of all obligations undertaken by this Agreement, City is an
independent contractor with the right to supervise, manage, control, and direct the performance
of law enforcement and emergency response services. County shall have no right under this
Agreement to direct or supervise City or its agents or employees in the performance of such
services or as to the manner, means, or methods in which the services are performed.
VII. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This instrument constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties hereto relating to the rights
herein granted and the obligations herein assumed. Any oral representations or modifications
concerning the Agreement shall be of no force or effect except a subsequent modification in
writing signed by the Parties. City shall not assign the duties and obligations of this Agreement
without the express written consent of County.
VIII. SEVERABILITY
If any provision or portion of this Agreement is held unconstitutional, invalid or unenforceable, the
remainder of this Agreement, or portion thereof, shall be deemed severable, shall not be affected
and shall remain in full force and effect.
IX. GOVERNING LAW AND VENUE
This Agreement is governed in all respects by the laws and Constitution of the State of Texas.
Exclusive venue is in Harris County, Texas.
X. PUBLIC INFORMATION
City expressly acknowledges that County is subject to the Texas Public Information Act, Chapter
552 of the Texas Government Code, and notwithstanding any provision in this Agreement to the
contrary, County will make any information related to this agreement or otherwise available to
third parties in accordance with the Public Information Act.
XI. WAIVER OF BREACH
Waiver of a breach of any provision of this Agreement is not a waiver of any subsequent breach.
XII. NO PERSONAL LIABILITY
Nothing in this Agreement may be construed as creating any personal liability on the part of any
officer, director, employee or agent of any public body that may be a party to this Agreement and
the parties expressly agree that the execution of this Agreement does not create any personal
liability on the part of any officer, director, employee or agent of County.
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REVIEW BY OFFICE OF STATE AND LOCAL PREPAREDNESS
This Agreement shall not be effective until it has been reviewed and approved by the Office of
State and Local Preparedness of the United States Department of Homeland Security and
approved by the County and the City.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this instrument has been executed on behalf of Harris County by the
County Judge in accordance with an order of the Harris County Commissioners Court approving
this agreement and on behalf of the City of La Porte by the Mayor of the City of La Porte in
accordance with action ofthe City of La Porte City Council approving this agreement.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY OF LA PORTE
VINCE RYAN
County Attorney
By: J:; "-- C (./ 12(
DON C. WHITLEY
Assistant County Attorney
Attest for City
HARRIS COUNTY
By: a~j1'1.
ED El\1METT
County Judge
Date Signed: rES 2 3 lOlO
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Received Time Mar. 11. ?010 11:4SAM No. 14?9
Department of Homeland Security
Office of State and Local Government Coordination and
Preparedness
September 30, 2005
WlJShington. D.C. 1053/
The Honorable Robert Eckels
Harris County
1001 Preston
Room 800
Houston, TX 77002-0000
Dear Judge Eckels:
I am pleased to infonn you that the Office of State and Local Government Coordination and Preparedness has approved the
application for funding under the Fiscal Year 2005 Port Security Grant Program in the amount oU17,0 16,895 for Harris
County.
Enclosed you will find the Grant Award and Special Conditions documents. This award is subject to all administrative and
financial requirements, including the timely submission of all financial and programmatic reports, resolution of all interim
audit fmdings, and the maiDteoance of a minimum level of casb-on-hand. Should you not adhere to these requirements, you
will be iD violation of the tenDs of this agreement and the award will be subject to termination for cause or other administrative
action as appropriate.
If you have questions regarding this award, please contact:
_ Program Questions, Kenneth Concepcion, Program Manager at (202) 786-9512; and
_ Financial QuestiODS, the Office of the Comptroller, Customer Service Center (CSC) at
(800) 458-0786, or you may contact the CSC at ask.oc@usdoj.gov.
Congratulations, aDd we look forward to working with you.
Sincerely,
7f!JL
Matt A. Mayer
Acting Executive Director, SLGCP
Enclosures
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! I. RECIPIENT NAME AND ADDRESS (lDcluclinC Zip Code)
I Hurls County
1001 P,eslon Room 800
Houslon. TX 77002.0000
Department ofHomcland Security
Office ofStatc and Local
Govcmmcnt Coordination and
Preparedness
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Grant
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4. A WARD NUMBER: 2005-GB- T5-00SO
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5. PROJECT PERIOD: FROM
BUDGETPElUOD: FROM
09/0 1/2005 TO 02/2812008
09/01/2005 TO 02/2812008
6. A WARD DA'IE 09130/2005
8. SUPPLEMENT NUMBER
I 00
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I 9. PllEVlOUS AWARD AMOUNT
17. AcnON
! Initial
IA. ORANIU lRSIVENDOR NO.
746011946
$0
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I 3. PROJECT TITLE
Hanis County Port Security Program IT 2005
10. AMOUNT OF THIS AWARD
$ 17.016.895
II. TOTAL AWARD
$ 17.016.895
12. SPECIAL CONDITIONS
THE ABOVE GRANT PIlOJECT IS APPROVED SUBJECT TO SUCH CONDITIONS OR UMlTA TIONS AS ARE SET FORllI
ON THE ATTACHED PAGE(S).
13. STATUTORY AU1lIOIUTY FOR GRANT
This pIOjccl is aupporlCcl under Public Law 10&-334. Dopanmenl of Homelancl Security Appropriations Act 0'2005
15. METHOD OF PAYMENT
PAPRS
AGENCY APPROVAL
16. TYPED NAME AND TITLE OF APPIlOVJNG DHS OFFICIAL
GRANTEE ACCEPTANCE
18. TYPED NAME AND TITLE OF AUllIOlUZED GRANTEE OFFICIAL
Malt A. Mayer
Aclin, Eltecutive Director, SLGCP
Robert Eckels
Jud,e
ED RECIPIENT OFFlCIAL
17. SIGNATURE OF APPROVING DHS OFFICIAL
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j 20. ACCOUNTING CLASSIFICATION CODES
FISCAL FUND BUD. DlV.
YEAR CODE ACT. OFC. REG. SUB. POMS AMOUNT
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25
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17016895
OJP FORM 4000/2 (REV. 5-87) PREVIOUS EDITIONS ARE OBSOLETE.
OIP FORM 4000/2 (REV. 4-88)
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Oepanment of Homeland Security
Office of State and Local
Government Coordination and
Preparedness
AWARD CONTINUATION
SHEET
Grant
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PROJECT NUMBER 2005-GB.T5-OO50
AWARD DATE
0913012005
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
I. The recipient agrees to comply with the financial and administrative requirements set forth in the current edition of the
Office of Justice Programs (OJP) Financial Guide.
2. The recipient agrees to comply with the organizational audit requirements of OMB Circular A-133, Audits of States,
Local Governments, BDd Non-Profit Organizations, as further described in the current edition of the OJP Financial
Guide, Chapter 19.
3. Recipient understands and agrees that it cannot use any federal funds, either directly or indirectly, in support of the
enactment, repeal, modification or adoption of any law, regulation or policy, at any level of government, without the
express prior written approval of OOP.
4. The recipient agrees that federal funds under this award will be used to supplement but not supplant state or local funds.
S. The recipient agrees that all allocations and uses of the funds under this grant will be in accordance with the Fiscal Year
2005 Port Security Grant Program Guidelines and Application Kit
6. The grantee is prohibited from obligating, (:ltpeoding or drawing down funds provided through this award until the
required Budget Detail Worksbcct and Budget Narrative arc provided to and approved by the program office and a
Grant Adjustment Notice (GAN) is issued removing this special condition.
7. All requests for changes, including but not limited to extensions and cbange in scope, to the approved award shall be
submined to the Port Security Grant Program Manager and will be carefully reviewed by the applicable authority for
consistency with the current OJP Financial Guide and their contribution to Pl"9ject goals and objectives.
8. Upon completion of the awarded project, tbe recipient agrees to submit a final report to the Port Security Grant
Program Manager following guidelines set forth by the Office for Domestic Preparedness (OOP).
9. The recipient agrees to submit a Categorical Assistance Progress Report (CAPR), as per the PSGP 'OS Program
Guidelines and Application Kit for biannual and final reports. CAPRs submined for a biannual report should use Block
12 to describe the status of the project, and comparison of actual accomplisbments to the objectives. CAPRs submitted
for tinal reports should use Block 12 to address the following: .
a. ~ applicable, indicate the total nwnbcr of items secured under this gnmt (i.e. Access Controls, Surveillance,
Physical Enhancements, and Vessels)
b. For all other items procured through this grant, provide a brief description and total number ofitems obtained
c. Based on the recipient's risk assessment. identify the total risk reduction in points lIS a result of the
implementation of this grant-funded projcct. If the recipient's assessment does not have a point risk reduction
formula,l~t the vulnerabilities the assessment identified, and the total number ofvu1nerabilities reduced by this grant
award project.
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OJP FORM 400012 (REV. 4-88)
Deparunent of Homeland Security
Office of State and Local
Govenunent Coordination and
Preparedness
AWARD CONTINUATION
SHEET
Grant
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PROJECT NUMBER. 200S-GB.TS.ooSO
AWAJID DATE
091301200S
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
10. The following projects and costs are ineligible for funding and such costs are unallowable under the Port Security Grant
Program:
~ Projects already receiving funding on a national level, including but.~ot limited to, vessel tnlffic system. (VTS),
automatic identification system (AlS), the development ofrisklvuinerablbty assessment models, supply cham cargo
tracking and security (e.g., Operation Safe Commerce, Container Security Initiative, and Common Operational
Picture);
b. Projects/items involving funding requirements for personnel, maintenance, operating expenses and the
reimbursement of security expenses;
c. Projects involving bridge infrasbUcture, roads, and nuclear power plants;
d. Projects that do not provide a compelling security benefit (primarily economic or safety vs. secwity);
e. Commingling or adjustments of funds or projects from previous rounds of port security grant programs; and
f. Signage, projects for p18Cll1'ding and billboards, or bard fixed structure signage.
II. Neither repairs to existing equipment nor replacement equipment costs are funded. Equipment includes, but is not
limited to, fencing, lighting, ccrv, access controls, etc.
12. When the scope of the recipient's project activities involves the direct participation of other agencies or organizations
by providing a layered secwity approach, as defined by the POOP FY 05 Program Guidelines and Application Kit, the
recipient shall make available to SLGCP written documentation (e.g., memorandum of understanding or agreement,
commitment letter, etc.) of those agencies' or organizations' participation agreement for review and approval.
13. FUDds may not be used for outfitting facilities, vessels, or other structures with equipment or items providing a
hospitality benefit rather than a direct a security benefit, including but not limited to, office furniture, CD players, DVD
players, AMIFM radios, etc.
14. All lighting must meet Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements.
15. FUDds may not be used to outfit facilities, vessels, or other structures with weaponry, including but not limited to,
firearms and ammunition.
16. The Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) is designed to be an open architecture, standards-based
system and follow published ANSlINlST and ISO standards. Accordingly, port projects that involve new
installations/upgrades to access control systems should exhibit compliance to these and related standards in their system
desigo and implementation. Port card reader systems should be compliant with ISO 7816 and/or ISO 14443 for
appropriate TWIC smart card compatibility. The TWIC program will eoable the use ofbiometric recognition
technologies in port access control systems, following guidelines provided by the ANSI INCrrS 383-2004 "Biometric
Profile -Interoperability and Data Interchange -Biometrics based Verification and Identification of Transportation
Workers" document The TWIC program will be compliant to the GSCIS (Government Smart Card Interoperability
Standard), and associated efforts that include the GSC-IAB PACS (Interagency Advisory Board Physical Access
Control Systems) implementation guidelines and ICC data model.
17. Federal Funding shall not be used to fund the additional equipment for the boats (outboard motors, lower units and
propellers)in Project 4 of this award
OJP FORM 400012 (REV. 4-&8)
Department of Homeland Security
Office of State and Local Government Coordination
and Preparedness
WtuhlllglOll. D.C. 205JJ
Memorandum To: Official Grant File
From:
Al Fisher, Environmental Coordinator
Subject:
Categorical Exclusion for Harris County
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through the Office of State and Local Government
Coordination and Preparedness (SLGCP), Office for Domestic Preparedness (ODP) must consider the
environmental impacts of a grant action under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEP A). NEP A
requires that any federally funded grant activity be reviewed for potential environmental impact within
the place of performance of the project. Recipients of the Fiscal Year 2005 Port Security Grant Program
(pSGP) grants are subject to compliance with NEP A.
DHS has identified several categories of actions that do not individually or cumulatively have a
significant impact on the human environment and Ulerefore do not require an Environmental Assessment
(EA) or Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). These categorical exclusions allow grantees to avoid
unnecessary analysis, process, and paperwork and concentrate their resources on those proposed actions
having real potential for environme~tal concerns. For an action to be categorically excluded, grantees
must satisfy three conditions:
1. The entire action must clearly fit within one or more of the categories of excludable actions listed in
DHS Management Directive 5100.1, Environmental Planning Program.
2. The scope of the action has not been segmented to be a small piece of a larger action in order to avoid
the appearance of significance.
3. No extraordinary circumstances with potentially significant impacts relating to the proposed action
exist.
Activities that involve greater potential for environmental effect require a Record of Environmental
Consideration. Projects in the following categories require grantees to complete a NEP A Compliance
Checklist addressing the environmental issues for each project funded by DHS grants:
_ Acquisition, installation, maintenance, operation, evaluation, removal, or disposal of security
equipment to screen for or detect dangerous individuals or dangerous or illegal materials at existing
facilities.
_ Acquisition, installation, maintenance, operation, evaluation, removal, or disposal of target hardening
security equipment, devices, or controls to enhance the physical security
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of existing critical assets.
Activities conducted using SLGCP grant funding that require specific documentation ofNEP A compliance must
be coordinated between the grantee and the SLGCP Program Manager.
Depa"ment or Homeland Sccuri!)'
GRANT MANAGER'S MEMORANDUM, PT. I:
PROJECT SUMMARY
Office of State and Local
Government Coordination
and Preparedness
Grant
PROJECT NUMBER
200~B- TS-0050
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This project is supporICd under Public Law 108-334, Department ofHomcland Seeuri!)' Appropriations Act of 2005
I. STAFf CONTACT (Name & telephone number)
Kenneth Concepcion
(202) 786-9512
2. PR01ECT OlRECTOR (Name, address & telephone number)
ROOert Eckels
Coun!)' 1u4ge
1001 Pteston, Suite 91 (
Houston, TX 77002-1896
(713) 755-4000
3a. TITLE OF THE PROGRAM
Fiscal Year 2005 Po" Securi!)' Grant Program
3b. POMS CODE (SEE INSTRUcnONS
ON REVERSE)
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, Harris Coun!)' Port Sccurily Prognun FY 2005
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5. NAME & ADDRESS OF GRANTEE 6. NAME & ADRESS OF SUBGRANTEE
Harris ColIn!)'
1001 Prcaton Room 800
Houston, TX 77002-0000
7. PROGRAM PERIOD 8. BUDGET PERIOD I
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fROM: 09/01fl005 TO: O2fl8flOOB fROM: 091OIflOO5 TO: 02fl8flOO8
9. AMOUNT OF A WARD , 10. DATE OF AWARD
S 17,016.895 0913012005
II. SECOND YEAR'S BUDGET 12. SECOND YEAR'S BUDGET AMOUNT
13. THIRD YEAR'S BUDGET PERIOD 14. THIRD YEAR'S BUDGET AMOUNT
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I. 15. SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT (See iJJ&lnlction on reverse)
Through this accord, Hanis Calnly. Texas will WIC gtant fIlnding in the amountofSI7,OI6,895.00frOlll the Fiscal Year 2005 PortSccurily Grant
I Program for COSl& related to the implementation of the county's Enhance Layered Protection projects. These funds are intended to create a
SUSlainab~ rislc-based effort for the protection of critical PO" infraslrUClUre5 from terrorism, especially explosives and nOlH:Ol\ventional threal&
thal would cause major dislUption to commerce and signiflClll\tloss of life.
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THE STATE OF TEXAS ~
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COUNTY OF HARRIS ~
The Commissioners Court of Harris County, Texas, convened at a meeting of said Court at
the Harris County Administration Building in the City of Houston, Texas, on the _ day ofEEa-2-3 2010
2010, with the following members present, to-wit:
Ed Emmert
EI Franco Lee
Sylvia R. Garcia
Steve Radack
Jerry Eversole
County Judge
Conimissioner, Precinct No.1
Commissioner, Precinct No.2
Commissioner, Precinct No.3
Commissioner, Precinct No.4
And the following members absent, to-wit: 1'0('),0 L
quorum, when among other business, the following was transacted:
, constituting a
ORDER AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BY
AND BETWEEN HARRIS COUNTY AND THE CITY OF LA PORTE
REGARDING USE OF A BOMB ROBOT
Commissioner G A K \ .4- introduced an order and made a motion that the same be
adopted. Commissioner \-...G!'~ seconded the motion for adoption of the order. The motion,
carrying with it the adoption ofthe order, prevailed by the following vote:
Yes No Abstain
Judge Emmett 0 D
Comm. Lee 0 0
Carom. Garcia 0 0
Comm. Radack 0 0
Corom. Eversole 0 0
The County Judge thereupon announced that the motion had duly and lawfully carried and
that the order had been duly and lawfully adopted. The order thus adopted follows:
IT IS ORDERED that the County Judge is authorized to execute for and on behalf of Harris
County, Texas, an Interlocal Agreement by and between Harris County and the City of La Porte
regarding use of a bomb robot, said Agreement being incorporated herein by reference for all
purposes as though fully set forth word for word.
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FEB 2 3 20m
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The Honorable Judge Ed Emmett
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Harris County Administration Building
Houston, Texas 77002
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Comm, Garcia
Comm. Radack
Comm. Eversole
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Respectfully request Commissioners Court approval to accept an Interlocal
Agl"eement between Harris County and the City of La Porte concerning the use of
a bomb robot.
Your favorable consideration is greatly appreciated.
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HARRIS COUNTY
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February 9, 2010
Sheriff Adrian Garcia
Attention: Maj. Michael J. O'Brien
Re: Interlocal Agreement by and between Harris County and the City
of La Porte regarding use of a bomb robot; C.A. File No.
09GEN0300.
Dear Sheriff Garcia:
Transmitted herewith please find originals of the referenced document,
which we have prepared according to your instructions and approved as to form.
Please review same carefully and advise of any changes you may desire.
Sincerely,
VINCE RYAN
County Attorney ,/J g;
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By DON C. WHITLEY
Assistant County Attorney
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