Title
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR HER DESIGNEE, TO ACCEPT GRANT FUNDING THROUGH THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT SAFETY CAPITAL PROGRAM FROM THE OHIO DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AGENCY TO BENEFIT THE HUDSON POLICE DEPARTMENT.
Executive Summary: The Local Government Safety Capital Program provides grant funding for the purchase of equipment, facilities or systems needed to enhance public safety. The program provides up to $100,000 per local subdivision.
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Legislative History
Council approved the grant application on March 15, 2016, with Resolution No. 16-41.
Purpose & Explanation
The Hudson Police Department sought grant funding in the amount of $34,565.00 to upgrade the emergency dispatch system to Next Generation 9-1-1 capabilities. The Hudson Police Department has accumulated $84,242.20 in E911 fees funded by subscribers to be used to purchase the new two position system with an estimated cost of $111,500.50.
Timing Considerations
The grant period is May 19, 2016 through May 19, 2017.
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted
X Supplemental Appropriation Required (to be included with 2nd Quarter Appropriations)
Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to accept $34,565.00 from the Local Government Capital Safety Program provided by the Ohio Development Services Agency on behalf of the Hudson Police Department.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Dave Robbins, Police Chief
Rhonda Kadish, Grants Coordinator