File #: LM-2021-0248    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
File created: 6/3/2021 In control: City/Town Clerk
On agenda: Final action:
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 2021 FEMA/PORT SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $724,640 FEDERAL FUNDS; AND
Attachments: 1. PSGP checklist 2021, 2. PSGP cover letter 2021, 3. PSGP prior notification form 2021, 4. PSGP grant summary 2021, 5. PSGP fiscal impact 2021, 6. PSGP resolution 2021, 7. LM-2021-0248

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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 2021 FEMA/PORT SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $724,640 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 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.