City Council

(22) 23-0484 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to continuation of grant funds for the Fiscal Year 2022 Port Security Grant Program (FY22 PSGP) grant award for the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD). Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: AUTHORIZE the Fire Chief, LAFD, or designee, to: Expend funds up to $223,663 from LAFD General Fund No. 100/38, Account No. 6020 Operating Supplies for the purchasing of equipment, in accordance with the FY22 PSGP award, for the performance period of September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2025, and any extension of this performance period granted by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Deposit up to $167,747 in FY22 PSGP reimbursement grant funds into Fund No. 335/38, account to be determined. AUTHORIZE the Controller to: Transfer reimbursement grant funds up to $167,747 from Fund No. 335/38, account to be determined, to LAFD General Fund No. 100/38, Account No. 6020 Operating Supplies for the purchase of equipment, upon submission of proper documentation of actual costs incurred, subject to review and approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO). AUTHORIZE the LAFD to prepare Controller instructions for any technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the CAO; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions. NOTE and FILE the January 16, 2024 Board of Fire Commissioners report, attached to the Council file. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that approval of the recommendations within the February 6, 2024 CAO report, attached to the Council file, will allow for the continued expenditure of the FY22 PSGP award in the amount of $223,663 for the purchase of a Dive Simulator and a Sonar Device.  As the grant recipient, the LAFD will seek reimbursements up to $167,747 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency in accordance with the provisions of the FY22 PSGP.  The FY22 PSGP requires 25 percent in matching funds, or $55,916, from the LAFD, which will be absorbed within the LAFD’s budget.There is no additional impact to the General Fund resulting from the acceptance of this grant award. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that these actions are in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies in that all grant funds will be utilized to fund grant activities.