DATE: December 5, 2017
SUBJECT:
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO AND THE SAN DIEGO UNIFIED PORT DISTRICT TO PROVIDE MUTUAL INDEMNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE FY16 GRANT PROGRAM
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
As a first responder agency, the District's Harbor Police Department (HPD) is entitled to participate in the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grant program that was awarded to the City of San Diego (City). The purpose of this year's funding is to meet the Homeland Security (HLS) related missions for local first responder agencies. As a condition of participation, the City requires that the District enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that provides mutual indemnity to both parties against all liability for acts or omissions under the MOU.
This MOU is required to be reissued with each grant funding year. This will cover the Fiscal Year[AH1] (FY)16 grant award from the City.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Adopt a Resolution authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), including mutual indemnity, with the City in order for the District to participate in the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Grant.
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FISCAL IMPACT:[h2]
The District recognizes the grant funds as non-operating revenue when reimbursement is received from the City of San Diego.
COMPASS STRATEGIC GOALS:[h3]
This agenda item supports the following Strategic Goal:
* A Port that is a safe place to visit, work and play.
DISCUSSION:
The U.S. Congress has appropriated funding for UASI Grant Program since 2003. This funding is allocated as Homeland Security related grants for the thirty largest metropolitan areas in the United States. The City of San Diego, in partnership with the Unified Disaster Council, administers this grant and has divided the funding into four categories: equipment, training, exercises, and planning. To date, the City of San Diego has been awa...
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