HomeMy WebLinkAboutAM Texas Engineering Extension Service Grant ProgramTown of Westlake
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Board of Aldermen
From: Trent Petty, Town Manager
Don Wilson, Interim Director of Public Safety
Subject: Regular Meeting of July 28, 2003
Date: July 11, 2003
Consider approving an agreement with Texas Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) and
the Town of Westlake pertaining to the State Homeland Security Grant Program.
Approval of the agreement.
The Town of Westlake, Department of Public Safety, recently completed the
Domestic Preparedness Assessment for the State of Texas pertaining to Homeland
Security. As a provision of completing this assessment, the Town is eligible for grant
funding under the guidelines established by the State of Texas and administered by the
Texas Engineering Extension Service (TEEX). In order to participate in this grant, the
Town of Westlake must sign the attached sub recipient agreement.
Under the terms of the agreement, the Town is awarded two (2) accounts. The
first account, in the amount of $69,642.00, is the base grant award and is solely available
to the Town for improving its emergency services preparedness. The second account, in
the amount of $127,000.00, is for participation in regional programs. The second account
is targeted to be utilized to improve the existing programs and services of the 14 member
cities and towns of the Northeast Fire Department Association (NEFDA). The Town of
Westlake is a member of this association and as such benefits from association programs
such as the regional Hazardous Materials Response, Technical Rescue, and the Northeast
Explosive Response Teams. Funds from this account will be pooled with other member
cities' and towns' funds to purchase must needed equipment for these teams.
The agreement submitted by TEEX is attached to this document and is the
standard agreement provided to all sub recipients throughout the State. The agreement
must be signed and returned by July 31, 2003. Also, by signing this agreement, the Town
is automatically eligible for future funding under this program.
To: TRENT PETTY, TOWN MANAGER
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Date: 7/11/2003
Re: TEEX STATE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM
Attached to this memorandum is a copy of the Texas Engineering Extension Service — TEEX
Sub recipient Agreement for the State Homeland Security Grant Program. The sub recipient
agreement outlines each party's responsibilities for implementing the program, the amount of
funding the Town is eligible to receive, the allocation of the funding, and the procedures for
applying for funding and receiving equipment. This agreement is a fairly standard contractual
agreement for federal / state grants in its intent. Also note that the amount awarded is in two
(2) parts. This is stated on page 14 of the agreement and states:
Total Grant Award $196,642.00
Base Grant Award $ 69,642.00
Regional Allocation from COG $127,000.00
COG Requirements
The regional allocations for the City (as stated in the document — Town) of Westlake is
to be used to purchase equipment in the categories agreed upon through the North East
Fire Department Association (NEFDA). The equipment categories are identified by
NEFDA are....
Please note the address on page one (1) of the sub recipient agreement is the Mayor's private
residence. A change has been requested for this program's address and information
concerning contacts has been submitted. Upon notification of these changes, a memorandum
to you, Mr. Petty, for submittal to the Board will be drafted unless otherwise advised.
In the mean time, a list is being prepared according to the guidelines of the agreement for
items that the Department finds essential for emergency operations and is fundable under this
agreement. Prior to submittal, a copy will be forwarded to you.
June 27, 2003
Lt. hgichael Scifres
3 Village Circle Suite 109 Solana
Westlake, TX 76262
Dear Recipient:
You are receiving the enclosed Subrecipient Agreement and Statement of Work because
you were registered as the Jurisdiction Point of Contact on the Texas Domestic
Preparedness Assessment website. If you are no longer serving in that capacity please
immediately give this packet to the correct individual.
The enclosed documents contain the necessary documentation and instructions for you to
utilize your State Homeland Security Grant Program sub -grant to improve your jurisdiction's
ability to respond to potential terrorist use of a Weapon of Mass Destruction.
Please return a signed copy of the Subrecipient Agreement to TEEX by July 31, 2003.
Address:
Director of Domestic Preparedness
John B. Connally Building
301 Tarrow-TEEX
College Station, TX 77840-7896
Fax: (979) 458-6927
Email: charley.todd(a.teexmail.tamu.edu
If you have any questions, or require further information regarding this award, please do not
hesitate to contact Charles Todd, TEEX Director of Domestic Preparedness, at (979) 458-
6815. Alternate contacts are Teresa Wyatt at (979) 458-6854, and Peter Walsh at (979)
458-6930
Sincerely, '
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Charles Todd
Director of Domestic Preparedness
Texas Engineering Extension Service