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Home My WebLink About2019-12-10 Meeting Minutes Public Safety Committee Meeting Commission Chamber - 12/10/2019 ATTENDANCE: Present: Hons. D. Williams, Chairman; Garrett, Vice Chairman; B. Williams and Sias, members. Absent: Hon. Hardie Davis, Jr., Mayor. PUBLIC SAFETY 1. Approve GEMA FY2019 grant for the Community Emergency Response Team and authorize the Mayor to complete the grant documents. Item Action: Approved Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion to approve. Motion Passes 4-0. Commissioner Bobby Williams Commissioner Sammie Sias Passes 2. Motion to approve the minutes of the Public Safety Committee held on November 12, 2019. Item Action: Approved Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion to approve. Motion Passes 4-0. Commissioner Bobby Williams Commissioner Brandon Garrett Passes 3. Motion to approve Richmond County Correctional Institution to house inmates from the Richmond County Jail- Phinizy Rd. Item Action: Approved Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion to approve. Motion Passes 4-0. Commissioner Bobby Williams Commissioner Brandon Garrett Passes www.augustaga.gov Public Safety Committee Meeting 12/10/2019 1:15 PM Attendance 12/10/19 Department: Presenter: Caption: Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: AUGUSTA, GEORGIA New Grant Proposal/Application Before a DepartmenUagency may apply for the grant/award on behalf of Augusta Richmond County, they must first obtain approval signature from the Administrator and the Finance Director. The Administrator will obtain information on the granl program and requirements from the funding agency and review these for feasibility to determine if this grant/award will benefit Augusta Richmond County. The Finance Director will review the funding requirement to determine if the grant will fit within our budget structure and financial goals. Proposal Project No. Project Title PROOO2I I EMA FY20l9 CERT Grant Grant offered by GEMA for the Augusta-Richmond County Community Emergency Response Team, No match is required. EEO required (Y/N): No EEO Dept. Notified: No REGEIVIEIE ADMINISTRATOR'S OFFICE ocl 2 2 208 AUGUSTA.RICHMOND COUNTY Start Date: 10/01/2019 Submit Date: 04/05/2019 Tota! Budgeted Amount: 6,150.00 Sponsor: GM0008 Sponsor Type: PT Purpose: l8 Name End Date: 06130/2020 Department 039 Total Funding Agency: US Homeland Security Pass thru Federal Emergency Service Contacts EMA Cash Match? 6.150.00 Total Cash Match Flow Thru ID: GM0009 GEMA Phone 0.00 Type ID P cutoot Lucas, Mie (706)821-tts7 Tvpe FA By C. JAMES Approvals Dqte 04105t2019 Dept. Signature: Grant Coordin l.) I have reviewed the Grant application and enclosed materials and; q-dnathe grant/award to be feasible to the needs of Augusta Richrnond County o Deny the request Pinance Director /r - LHl Date 2.) I have reviewed the Grant application and enclosed materials and: /Aprrou"the Department Agency to move forward wilh the application " "4i'riifr,^ott ,t O Date This form will also be used to provide the external auditors with information on all grants for compliance and certification requirements as required by the State and Federal Government. User: DLl6036 - Denise Lucas pasc Report: GMl00O_PROPOSAL - GMl000; Grants Managemen I Currcnl Daic: 04/05/2019 Current Timc: 09:45: l5 N t9rnn nn/',( t), 0 (L ^ ,*-, Public Safety Committee Meeting 12/10/2019 1:15 PM GEMA FY2019 for the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Department:Fire Presenter: Caption:Approve GEMA FY2019 grant for the Community Emergency Response Team and authorize the Mayor to complete the grant documents. Background:The GEMA grant does not require a match. The grant is utilized to provide free preparedness training to the community through a 7-week program. The training is provided to individuals that live in Richmond County. Skills taught include, basic first aid, search and rescue, fire safety, and many more. The training concludes with a functional drill to test their training and comprehension. A CERT kit is provided to each person that completes the training. Analysis:Conducting CERT training provides a list of trained volunteers to assist in their neighborhoods in the event of a major disaster. CERT members are provided training in basic first aid, search and rescue, and fire safety. Financial Impact:None Alternatives:None Recommendation:Approve the motion to accept the grant and allow the Mayor to execute the appropriate documents. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: Fund 220 REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Public Safety Committee Meeting Commission Chamber - llllzl20lg ATTENDANCE: Present: Hons. D. Williams, Chairman; Garrett, Vice Chairman; B. Williams and Sias, members. Absent: Hon. Hardie Davis, Jr., Mayor. PUBLIC SAFETY 1. Motion to accept PetSmart Adoption Preparation Grant in the amount of Item $35,000. The grant will support activities related to preparing animals for Action:adoption. Approved Motions f#:'" Motion Text Made By seconded By Motion to ^ aDDrove.APProve vtotion passes 4-0. Commissioner Commissioner Brandon Garrett Bobby Williams Passes Seconded By Motion Result Motion Result 2. Motion to accept a grant form the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Item (CJCC) for continuation of the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Grant with Action: funding from the Continuation Base and Comp Advocate to provide services Approved to crime victims from october l, 2019 through September 30, 2020, and authorize the Mayor to execute the necessary documents. Motions Motion Motion Text'[ype Motion to ^ aDDrove.APProve vtotion passes 4-0. Made By Commissioner Brandon Garrett Commissioner Bobby williams Passes 3.Motion to approve the minutes of the October 8,2019. Public Safety Committee held on Item Action: Approved Motions Motion Motion Text'l'ype Motion to . aDDrove.APProve vtotio, Passes 4-0. Motions IVIotion ="""- Motion Textrype Motion to approve investigating the ^ incident involvingAPProve Ms. Jones and bring Commissioner Commissioner Brandon Garrett Bobby Williams Passes Made By Seconded By Made By Seconded By Commissioner Commissioner Motion Result 4. Ms. Bessie Jones regarding an unfair/excessive incident with the Richmond Item County Sheriffs Department. Action: Rescheduled it back to the committee. No action is taken on this motion. Motions Motion ="""" Motion Textrype motion due to the passage of the substitute Made By Seconded By Bobby Williams Brandon Garrett Motion Result Motion Result Substitute motion to move this item ^ forward to the full commissioner uommlssloner Defer ; ::;:;^:'.;^-^ ;*:,:;;:^ ^ Bobby PassesCommission with no Sammie Sias recommendation. williams Motion Passes 4-0. 5. The Richmond County Sheriffs Office (RCSO) is requesting approval for the Item funding of the resurfacing of the training range driving course located at2098 Action: Greenland Road Blythe, GA. E. R. Snell Bid Item 19-279 Approved Motions f#:"' Motion rext Made By seconded By Ht.:il Motion to a -_- _. __ approve. Commissioner Commissioner passesApprove Motion Passes Brandon Garrett Bobby Williams Y 4-0. www.auqustaqa.qov Public Safety Committee Meeting 12/10/2019 1:15 PM Minutes Department: Presenter: Caption:Motion to approve the minutes of the Public Safety Committee held on November 12, 2019. Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Public Safety Committee Meeting 12/10/2019 1:15 PM Richmond County Jail Inmates at RCCI Department:RCCI Presenter:Evan Joseph Caption:Motion to approve Richmond County Correctional Institution to house inmates from the Richmond County Jail- Phinizy Rd. Background:The Richmond County Sheriff Department (Phinizy Rd. Jail Division) has requested the assistance of RCCI to house up to (50) inmates to assist with over-crowdedness. RCCI has assisted the jail in the past. Analysis:RCCI currently has a vacant (50)-bed dormitory that can accommodate the inmates. Phinizy Rd. Jail staff will provide security, transportation, and beddings for the inmates. RCCI will be responsible for all of the other housing needs (food, recreation etc.). Financial Impact:The Richmond County Sheriff Department will compensate RCCI at a rate of ($35.00) per day per inmate. Alternatives:Disapprove the request Recommendation:Recommend approval of the request Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: 278-032511-53179140 REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission