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Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Apply for a 2026 Department of Homeland Security Port Security Grant in the Amount of $468,758, with a $117,190 Local Match from the Grant Match Fund
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Department: |
Police |
Meeting Date: |
7/21/2026 |
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Contact Name: |
Ryan Zuidema |
Public Hearing: |
No |
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Contact Phone: |
910-343-3610 |
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 2026 grant from the Department of Homeland Security Port Security Grant Program (“PSGP”) in the amount of $468,758 to allow the Wilmington Police Department to purchase one (1) Communications Command Center and one (1) SWAT Robot.
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 enhanced port-wide risk management and to protect critical marine transportation system infrastructure and surrounding areas.
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BUDGET IMPACT:
The grant will fund $351,568 of the total project cost of $468,758, with a 25% match of $117,190 from the grant match fund.
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RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:
Passage of the attached resolution is recommended.