A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING AUTHORIZED AGENTS TO REPRESENT THE CITY OF ONTARIO IN OBTAINING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDED THROUGH THE URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE (UASI) GRANT PROGRAM AND APPROVE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE CITY OF RIVERSIDE OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT REGARDING UASI GRANT FUNDING FOR FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2008

SUBJECT:

A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING AUTHORIZED AGENTS TO REPRESENT THE CITY OF ONTARIO IN OBTAINING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDED THROUGH THE URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE (UASI) GRANT PROGRAM AND APPROVE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE CITY OF RIVERSIDE OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT REGARDING UASI GRANT FUNDING FOR FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2008

RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the attached resolution authorizing three designated personnel to represent the City of Ontario in obtaining federal financial assistance provided through the Federal Department of Homeland Security UASI Grant Program and authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (on file with the Records Management Department) with City of Riverside Office of Emergency Management regarding participation in the UASI grant funding program for Federal Fiscal Year 2008.

COUNCIL GOALS: Develop Strategies And Take Actions To Minimize The Negative Impacts Of The Global Financial Downturn On Ontario’s Economy And The City’s Fiscal Health Maintain The Current High Level of Public Safety Operate In A Businesslike Manner Pursue City’s Goals And Objectives By Working With Other Governmental Agencies

FISCAL IMPACT: None.

BACKGROUND: On February 1, 2008, the City of Riverside was awarded the designation of a UASI by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The Riverside Regional UASI designation includes the cities of Riverside, San Bernardino and Ontario, and the counties of Riverside and San Bernardino. The UASI Program provides financial assistance to address the unique multi-disciplinary planning, operations, equipment, training, and exercise needs of high-threat, high density urban areas, and to assist them in building and sustaining capabilities to prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover from threats or acts of terrorism and weapons of mass destruction. The intent of the UASI program is to enhance regional preparedness and expand collaboration efforts. The City of Ontario, as a sub-recipient of the FY 2008 Riverside Regional UASI Grant Program, has been awarded $700,000 for the acquisition of a Bomb Response Unit. Additional funds may be allocated to the City of Ontario in future awards. The designation of authorized agents and approval of the MOU will allow for the City’s continued participation in the UASI program in accordance with the Department of Homeland Security guidance.

STAFF MEMBER PRESENTING: Chris Hughes, Fire Chief