City of Alexandria, Virginia
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: AUGUST 18, 2015
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
FROM: MARK B. JINKS, CITY MANAGER/s/
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Consideration of a Grant Application to the 2015 State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) Grant Through the Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) for Emergency Response Equipment.
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ISSUE: Consideration of a grant application to the 2015 State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) grant through the Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) for equipment that would be used in response to chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive (CBRNE) incidents in the City or surrounding region.
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council:
(1) Authorize the submission of a grant application to VDEM for grant funding totaling
$35,121; and
(2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents that may be required.
BACKGROUND: The State Homeland Security Program is a grant program run by VDEM. Grant applications are submitted to support Homeland Security efforts in local jurisdictions throughout the Commonwealth. Funds for the program are provided by the National Preparedness Directorate, U.S. Department of Homeland Security under the Homeland Security Grant Program. Allowable expenditures include equipment, exercises and training.
DISCUSSION: These funds will assist the City and region to prepare for potential chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive threats. The requested equipment will enhance the City's response capability for a chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear event. Technologically advanced instrumentation is essential when testing for precursor chemicals or WMD chemicals. Equipment that allows for more realistic training simulations will allow for quicker mitigation at a real or threatened...
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