DATE: October 6, 2020
SUBJECT:
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS FOR THE CANINE EXPLOSIVE DETECTION TEAM PROGRAM FROM THE TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,136,250 FOR A PERIOD OF FOUR AND ONE HALF YEARS, AND EXECUTION OF A TRANSACTION AGREEMENT WITH TSA PURSUANT TO BPC POLICY NO 110, SECTION IV C1
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The District's Harbor Police Department (HPD) has received federal grant funding for the Canine Explosive Detection Team Program since 1997. HPD's participation in this program supports Homeland Security at San Diego International Airport and other District infrastructure by providing funding for trained police dog to detect explosives. Funding for this program is provided through a cooperative agreement with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). The most recent agreement with TSA dated February 12, 2016 expired on June 30, 2020.
A new "Other Transaction Agreement" (formerly titled Cooperative Agreement) between TSA and HPD is required in order for grant funds to be used to continue HPD's canine program. The total award over the term of the agreement is $1,136,250, which equates to $50,500 per year for each of five canine teams. The term of the agreement is July 1, 2020 to December 31, 2024.
RECOMMENDATION:
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Pursuant to BPC Policy No.110, Section IV B1, adopt a resolution authorizing acceptance of Transportation Security Administration grant for $1,136,250 and execution of the Other Transaction Agreement for the Harbor Police Department Explosives Detection Canine Team, with a term of July 1, 2020 to December 31, 2024.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
The TSA grant amount of $1,136,250 over the course of the agreement, will fund $50,500 for each of the five canine teams through December 31, 2024.
COMPASS STRATEGIC GOALS:
This grant supports the HPD Canine Explosive Detection Team's Aviation and Homeland Security missions thereby promoting a safe and secure environment...
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