HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 12132011 - C.55RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to apply for and accept the
U.S. Department of Homeland Security, 2011 Port Security Grant, with the Marine
Exchange of the San Francisco Bay Region as the fiscal agent, in an amount not to exceed
$1,353,620 for equipment, maintenance, and service integration with other governmental
agencies for the period July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2014.
FISCAL IMPACT:
$1,353,620 revenue. U.S. Department of Homeland Security through the Marine Exchange
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 2011 Port
Security Grant Program. As a sub-grantee, the Sheriff's Office intends to use 2011 Port
Security Grant funding to purchase equipment and pay for maintenance to further enhance
the security capabilities established
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 12/13/2011 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
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Mary Jane Robb,
335-1557
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: December 13, 2011
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 55
To:Board of Supervisors
From:David O. Livingston, Sheriff-Coroner
Date:December 13, 2011
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:2011 Infrastructure Protection Program - Port Security Grant Application
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
with the 2006, 2007 and 2010 Port Security Grants. The 2011 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 2011 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 2011 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:
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