HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2026-08_SHSP Grant Program $200,000RESOLUTION 2026-08
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT AND APPROPRIATE UPON AWARD UP TO $200,000 FROM
THE STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM THROUGH THE OFFICE OF THE
GOVERNOR OF TEXAS UNDER THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 SHSP 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 Mobile Barricade Project (Grant Number: 5915801) be operated for the 2026-2027 SHSP
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.
WHEREAS, the City Council designates the Assistant Finance Director as the grantee's financial
officer. The financial officer is given the power to submit financial and/or programmatic reports or
alter a grant on behalf of the applicant agency.
NOW, 1'HH;REFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF 1'Hl; CITY OF LA
PORTE, TEXAS:
Section I. The Mobile Barricade Project (Grant Number: 5915801) is authorized for the 2026-2027
UASI Fiscal Year, subject to the terms of the HSGP grant application.
Section II. 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 M. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
PASSED and APPROVED this 9'h day of March, 2026.
F.APOR... 11
ATTEST: ` � °Sk;"• `•••.• 1i
oodwar
CITY OF LA XAS
Rick Helton, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Clark T. Askins, City Attorney