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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2026-02_LPPD Surveillance Trailer ProjectRESOLUTION 2026-02 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT AND APPROPRIATE UPON AWARD UP TO $30,000.00 FROM THE HOUSTON URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE (UASI) THROUGH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR OF TEXAS UNDER THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 UASI GRANT PROGRAM AND TO EXECUTE ALL GRANT DOCUMENTS RELATING THERETO WHEREAS, the City Council finds it in the best interest of the citizens of La Porte, Texas, that the LPPD Surveillance Trailer Project (Grant Number: 5604901) be operated for the 2025-2026 UASI Fiscal Year; and WHEREAS, the City Council understands no cash or in -kind match is required for said project as authorized by the Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP); and WHEREAS, the City Council agrees that in the event of loss or misuse of the Office of the Governor funds, the City Council assures that the funds will be returned to the Office of the Governor in full; and WHEREAS, the City Council designates the City Manager as the grantee's authorized official, and the grant will be administered by the Office of Emergency Management. The authorized official is given the power to apply for, accept, reject, alter, or terminate the grant on behalf of the applicant agency. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS: Section I. The LPPD Surveillance Trailer Project (Grant Number: 5604901) is authorized for the 2025-2026 UASI Fiscal Year, subject to the terms of the Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) grant application. Section H. The City Manager is designated as the grantee's authorized official, with full authority to manage the grant application and its administration as outlined herein. Section III. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage. PASSED and APPROVED this 10th day of November, 2025. CITY OF LA PO Rick Helton, ayo APPROVED AS TO FORM: /- Clark T. Askins, City Attorney