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Public Safety Committee Meeting Commission Chamber- 9/24/2012- 12:45 PM
PUBLIC SAFETY
1. Motion to approve the allocation of funding for the Richmond
County Sheriff's Office (RCSO) in the amount of $25,000.00 to
implement the Department of Homeland (DHS) State Homeland
Security Grant Program.
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2. Approve funding in the amount of $7,000.00 to continue
participating in the Georgia statewide Explosive Detector
Canine Project with the Georgia Emergency Management
Agency/Homeland Security.
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3. Motion to approve the minutes of the Public Safety Committee
held on September 10, 2012.
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Public Safety Committee Meeting
9/24/2012 12:45 PM
Allocate funding ($25,000.00) for RCSO to implement DHS State Homeland Security Grant Program
Department:Richmond County Sherif's Office (RCSO)
Caption:Motion to approve the allocation of funding for the Richmond
County Sheriff's Office (RCSO) in the amount of $25,000.00 to
implement the Department of Homeland (DHS) State Homeland
Security Grant Program.
Background:In May of 2012 the RCSO was awarded a grant through DHS in
the amount of $25,000.00 to enhance the EOD (Bomb disposal)
Unit. The grant is administered by the Georgia Emergency
Management Agency (GEMA). RCSO will use this funding to
purchase specialized equipment used by the bomb technicians to
respond to bomb emergencies.
Analysis:RCSO will purchase the specialized equipment for the EOD Unit.
Financial Impact:This is a 100% reimburseable grant, when expenditures are made,
RCSO will submit request for reimbursements to GEMA for
payment.
Alternatives:None
Recommendation:Allocate funding in the amount of $25,000.00 to allow RCSO to
implement the DHS Homeland Security Grant Program.
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
Funds are available in the 2013 RCSO Budget (Account #
111032643).
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Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
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Public Safety Committee Meeting
9/24/2012 12:45 PM
Allocate funding for Richmond County Sheriff''s Office to partcipate in GEMA Explosive Detector
Canine Project ($7,000.00)
Department:Richmond County Sheriff''s Office (RCSO)
Caption:Approve funding in the amount of $7,000.00 to continue
participating in the Georgia statewide Explosive Detector Canine
Project with the Georgia Emergency Management
Agency/Homeland Security.
Background:RCSO has participated in the Georgia Explosive Detector Canine
Project since 2009. This project administered by GEMA sets
standards and coordinates EOD (Bomb) detection dog teams
across the state of Georgia. The Department of Homeland Security
(DHS) provides grant funding for EOD detection teams. GEMA is
the point of contact agency for DHS, which allocates funding to
state and local agencies. RCSO has three EOD detectors teams
that service a 17 county region.
Analysis:RCSO will use this funding to enhance the EOD detector teams.
Planned expenditures are, food, medications, K-9 handler
supplies.
Financial Impact:This is a 100% reimbursable grant through GEMA. RCSO will
submit request for reimbursement to GEMA upon completion of
purchases.
Alternatives:None
Recommendation:Approve funding in the amount of $7,000.00 to allow RCSO to
participate in the GEMA Explosive Detector Canine Project.
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
Funds are available in account #111-03-2644
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
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Department:Clerk of Commission
Caption:Motion to approve the minutes of the Public Safety Committee
held on September 10, 2012.
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Funds are Available
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REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
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