Description
Title: Approve a resolution authorizing the submission of an application to, and the acceptance of grant funds from, the Department of Homeland Security, through the Public Safety Office of the Office of the Governor, to implement the Fiscal Year 2026 Homeland Security Grant Program, including the Urban Area Security Initiative, for multiple public safety grant projects, in an amount not to exceed $3,700,000. Funding: $3,700,000 is available from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, through the Public Safety Office of the Office of the Governor. A local funding match is not required.
Summary
The City of Austin is proposing a resolution to apply for and accept grant funding from the Department of Homeland Security, amounting to $3.7 million, to support various public safety projects for the fiscal year 2026-2027. This funding is part of the Homeland Security Grant Program, including the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI), which aims to enhance local capabilities in preventing and responding to terrorism and other hazards. Key projects funded will include equipment for the Austin Fire Department, Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services, and the Austin Police Department, among others. No local matching funds are required, making it a significant financial support for enhancing public safety infrastructure in Austin.