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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