The resolution allows the San Francisco Police Department to use a $1,161,830 grant from the Department of Homeland Security for various upgrades and training related to port security. It covers expenses for equipment and training from September 1, 2020, to August 31, 2023, and waives indirect costs associated with the grant.
Resolution retroactively authorizing the Police Department to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $1,161,830 from the Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 Port Security Grant Program to upgrade the existing 3D Sonar System, purchase a Vessel Mounted Thermal Camera System, send members to Advanced Underwater Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) Operations Training, refurbish and perform deck safety upgrades on the existing response vessel, and purchase a response vessel for the period of September 1, 2020, through August 31, 2023, and waiving indirect costs.
How it got here
The legislation originated from the San Francisco Police Department's application for a federal grant to enhance port security capabilities.
FEMA approved the San Francisco Police Department's request to waive the 25% matching funds requirement due to budgetary impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Police Commission adopted Resolution No. 21-49 urging the Board of Supervisors to authorize the acceptance and expenditure of the grant.
The Police Department submitted the proposed grant resolution and supporting documents to the Board of Supervisors for approval.
The Budget and Finance Committee recommended the resolution for approval to the full Board of Supervisors.
The Board of Supervisors adopted the resolution authorizing the Police Department to accept and expend the grant.
The Mayor approved the resolution, finalizing the authorization for the Police Department to proceed with the grant.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record
