HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 11-228 RESOLUTION NO. 11-228
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BEAUMONT:
THAT the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized to receive funding in the amount
of $3,358,800 through the Department of Homeland Security 2009 Port Security Grant
Program (PSGP).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the City Manager is hereby authorized to enter
into a memorandum of understanding with Jefferson County to facilitate expenditure of the
grant funding through the PSGP fiduciary process. The memorandum of understanding
is substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and made a part hereof for all
purposes.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 16th day of
August, 2011.
(0ayor Becky Ames -
INTER-GOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
JEFFERSON COUNTY
AND
CITY OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF JEFFERSON
This Agreement between Jefferson County Texas, hereinafter referred to as"County"and the
City of Beaumont,Texas hereinafter referred to as "City"is as follows:
WHEREAS,the County acts as the Fiduciary Agent for the 2009 Port Security Grant Program
hereinafter referred to as"2009 PSGP"administered by the Department of Homeland Security
and
WHEREAS,the City has submitted and received approval from the Area Maritime Security
Committee,Captain of the Port, and the Department of Homeland Security for the following
projects:
• Renovation&construction necessary to rebuild Communication Facility $2,400,000
• Purchase of a Pumper Fire Apparatus $ 662,000
• Equipment purchase to outfit Fire Apparatus $ 171,000
• 800 Portable and Mobile radios $ 125,800
Total $ 3,358,800
WHEREAS, Seventy-five percent(75%)of the project(s)cost up to a maximum of$2,519,100
is approved under the 2009 Port Security Grant Program.
THEREFORE,FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual benefits flowing to the City
as well as the County as a result of the project
1. The County acting as Fiduciary Agent will draw down these funds from the 2009 Port
Security Grant Program and issue payment to the City
2. The City has budgeted and made available the twenty five percent(25%)cash match
as required by the 2009 PSGP.
3. The City will ensure that project activities are in accordance with the 2009 PSGP.
EXHIBIT "A"
4. The County shall fully and satisfactorily perform all of the conditions and obligations
as Fiduciary Agent under the terms of the 2009 PSGP.
5. The City will fully and satisfactorily perform all of its obligations under the
terms of this agreement.
b. This is a good faith effort between the County and the City to accommodate and
assist the citizens of Jefferson County by providing the Sabine Neches Waterway
with security improvements and each of the entities hereto pledge their best efforts to
fulfill the obligation set forth herein this agreement.
COUNTY OF JEFFERSON:
WITNESS OUR HANDS effective this day of ,2011.
Jeff Branick,County Judge
ATTEST:
Carolyn L.Guidry, County Clerk, Jefferson County
WITNESS OUR HANDS effective this day of 112011.
CITY OF BEAUMONT,TEXAS:
Kyle Hayes,City Manager
ATTEST:
Tina Broussard, City Clerk