City of New Haven - File #: LM-2020-0356

• File #: LM-2020-0356
• Version: 1
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Adopted
• File created: 8/27/2020
• In control: City Clerk
• Final action: 10/5/2020
• Title: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF ALDERS OF THE CITY OF NEW HAVEN AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION AND TO ACCEPT THE AWARD IF OFFERED, TO THE FEMA/PORT SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $316,000 FEDERAL FUNDS; AND

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
10/5/2020	1	Board of Alders	Adopted	Pass
9/21/2020	1	Board of Alders	Noted
9/15/2020	1	Public Safety Committee	Favorable Report
9/8/2020	1	Board of Alders	Referred

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RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF ALDERS OF THE CITY OF NEW HAVEN AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION AND TO ACCEPT THE AWARD IF OFFERED, TO THE FEMA/PORT SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $316,000 FEDERAL FUNDS; AND

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WHEREAS, the Port Security Grant Program directly support maritime transportation/ infrastructure projects; AND

WHEREAS, FEMA, Port Security Grant Program offers funds to enhance the security of the Port of New Haven; AND

WHEREAS, these funds will provide much needed maintenance, support and equipment upgrades to our marine vessel; AND

WHEREAS, these funds also will provide contracted services to continue the maintenance and upgrades of Port related cameras, which in turn will enhance security and effectiveness of the cameras; AND

WHEREAS, the Board of Alders of the City of New Haven support our first responders and acknowledge them as the first line of defense for the Port of New Haven; AND

WHEREAS, the Board of Alders recognize that updated equipment and training is a prerequisite to enhanced security in the Port of New Haven; AND

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED that the Board of Alders of the City of New Haven authorize the Mayor to accept the award, if offered, and to sign all documents and contracts as needed if offered by the FEMA/Port Security Grant Program.