HomeMy WebLinkAboutVIII-03 Accept UASI Grant for Ballistic Helmets for Sworn Personnel City Council Memorandum
To: Mayor Fasbender & City Council Members
From: Bryan D. Schafer, Chief of Police
Date: April 18th, 2022
Item: Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Grant
Council Action Requested:
Accept a UASI Grant of $13,140.00 for the purchase of a (30) Ballistic Helmets for sworn personnel.
Background Information:
The UASI program grant funds unique risk driven projects, capabilities-based planning, organization,
equipment, training, and exercise needs of high-threat, high-density Urban Areas based on vulnerable
targets identified through a risk-assessment process. These funds assist in building an enhanced and
sustainable capacity to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from acts of
terrorism. Ballistic Helmets for law enforcement personnel provide additional protection and benefits
when responding to active threats in the community. The City of Hastings is unique in its natural and
man-made vulnerabilities to include, but not limited to the Mississippi River, Dam #2, CP Railroad, 3M
Plant, ISD 200 and Nuclear Power Plant. Each of these have the potential for a required response from
Law Enforcement professionals for an act of terrorism or active threat. This is 100% funded, no match,
however upon approval by City Council, the City will order the helmets, pay for them with city funds and
be reimbursed by the grant. We expect to receive the helmets in 2-3 weeks.
Financial Impact:
Budget Neutral
Advisory Commission Discussion:
None
Council Committee Discussion:
None
Attachments:
• Grant Application
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