City Council

D. PURCHASE OF MOBILE DATA COMPUTERS AND DOCKING HARDWARE\nFROM DURATECH USA, INCORPORATED UNDER THE 2023 STATE\nHOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $89,705.28\nThe United Stated Department of Homeland Security (DHS) provides funding\nto state and local governments through the State Homeland Security Program\n(SHSP). In past years, the City has received several such grants to fund\nequipment and training for police officers, firefighters, and emergency\nmanagers. Since 2005, SHSP has assisted with providing funding for equipment\nthat supports responses with a terrorism nexus and related training. The San\nGabriel Police Department (SGPD) is allocated $90,000, which is exclusively\ndedicated to the procurement of Mobile Data Computers (MDCs) and docking\nhardware. These funds are restricted specifically for the purchase of equipment\nthat enhances information and intelligence sharing, along with strengthening\nemergency communication capabilities through technology. The DHS will\nreallocate these funds to other local agencies if SGPD does not purchase the\napproved equipment within the allotted performance period. The 2023 SHSP\nsub-recipient agreement and Resolution No. 24-60 were presented and\napproved by the City Council on November 19, 2024, which awarded the City\n$90,000 in grant funds. This program does not require matching funds from the\nCity.\nCalifornia Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Determination: Not a Project as\ndefined in Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines.\nRecommended Action:\nStaff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to purchase\n18 Getac Mobile Data Computers and all associated docking hardware from\nDuraTech USA, Incorporated, using the allocated State Homeland Security\nProgram grant funding.