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Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Apply for a 2025 Department of Homeland Security Port Security Grant in the Amount of $269,000, with a $67,250 Local Match from the NC Drug Tax Fund
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Department: |
Police |
Meeting Date: |
8/19/2025 |
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Contact Name: |
Thomas Tilmon |
Public Hearing: |
No |
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Contact Phone: |
910-343-3600 |
Advertising Date/Advertised By: |
N/A |
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Attachments: |
Attachment #1: Resolution |
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this resolution is to authorize the City Manager to apply for a 2025 grant from the Department of Homeland Security Port Security Grant Program (“PSGP”) in the amount of $269,000 to allow the Wilmington Police Department to purchase one (1) SWAT robot, and thirty (30) night vision goggles.
BACKGROUND:
The PSGP is administered by the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) Federal Emergency Management Agency (“FEMA”) Grant Program. This program provides funds to state and local partners to support increased port-wide risk management and protect critical marine transportation system infrastructure, as well as the surrounding communities.
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BUDGET IMPACT:
A twenty-five (25%) local match of $67,250 is required, and is available from the NC Drug Tax Fund.
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RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:
Passage of the attached resolution is recommended.