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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 04132010 - c.52RECOMMENDATION(S): APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to apply for and accept the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, 2010 Port Security Grant, with the Marine Exchange of the San Francisco Bay Region as the fiscal agent, in an amount not to exceed $7,300,000 for equipment, maintenance, and service integration with other governmental agencies for the period July 1, 2010 through September 30, 2013. FISCAL IMPACT: Revenue, up to $7,300,000. U.S. Department of Homeland Security through the Marine Exhange of the San Francisco Bay Region (Fiscal Agent). No matching funds required. CFDA#97.056. BACKGROUND: The U.S. Department of Homeland Security selected the Marine Exchange of the San Francisco Bay Region (SFMX) to serve as the regional fiscal agent for the 2010 Port Security Grant Program. As a sub-grantee, the Sheriff's Office intends to use 2010 Port Security Grant funding to purchase equipment and pay for maintenance to further enhance security deterrence capabilities APPROVE OTHER RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE Action of Board On: 04/13/2010 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER Clerks Notes: VOTE OF SUPERVISORS AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor Gayle B. Uilkema, District II Supervisor Mary N. Piepho, District III Supervisor Susan A. Bonilla, District IV Supervisor Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor Contact: Todd McCown, 5-1553 I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown. ATTESTED: April 13, 2010 David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: June McHuen, Deputy cc: C. 52 To:Board of Supervisors From:Warren Rupf, Sheriff-Coroner Date:April 13, 2010 Contra Costa County Subject:2010 Infrastructure Protection Program - Port Security Grant Application BACKGROUND: (CONT'D) established with the 2006 and 2007 Port Security Grants. The Sheriff's Office will apply for up to $7.3 million. The actual award amount may be less, as this is a competitive grant application. 2010 Port Security Grant funding will provide the Sheriff's Office and critical facilities with increased reconnaissance, surveillance, and detection capabilities to better respond to potential threats and incidents; fill capability shortfalls and further integrate our capabilities with the U.S. Coast Guard and allied jurisdictions; and provide for the maintenance of essential equipment. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recognizes the critical importance of the Port of Richmond, the petroleum and chemical production and distribution facilities, bridges, and other infrastructure in Contra Costa County. The ports, rails, pipelines, and other critical infrastructure in the vicinity of the littoral plain will benefit from additional security efforts afforded through the 2010 Port Security Grant. The Port of Richmond is ranked number three in the State of California for total trade behind Los Angeles and Long Beach with 24,743,520 tons of cargo each year. The Port ranks number one in liquid bulk and automobile tonnage among Bay Area ports. The County has more than 200 miles of linear coastline that includes waterways that provide access to the Ports of Richmond and Stockton. The commuter bridges of the County carry more than 305,000 automobiles per day. The rail bridge connecting Contra Costa and Solano Counties carry passenger, military cargo, automobiles, and a wide variety of other cargo. The increased capabilities made available through the 2010 Port Security Grant will enable the Sheriff's Office to provide enhanced security deterrence, patrol and response, and multi-agency coordination necessary to secure critical sites and infrastructure and thus deter attack and protect life, property and prosperity. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT: