City Council

9. FY 2023 State Homeland Security Grant Program and Budget Adjustment\nRequest the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-109 to authorize the Escondido Police Department to\naccept FY 2023 State Homeland Security Grant funds in the amount of $86,760; authorize the Chief of\nPolice or his designee to execute grant documents on behalf of the City; and approve budget adjustments\nneeded to spend grant funds. The County of San Diego Office of Emergency Services has authorized the\nCity of Escondido to spend its funds on equipment to support regional public safety projects. The Fire\nDepartment will receive $45,693 and the Police Department will receive $41,067 from this award.\nStaff Recommendation: Approval (Police Department: Edward Varso, Chief of Police)\nPresenter: Edward Varso, Chief of Police\nESSENTIAL SERVICE – Yes, internal requirement in support of Police Services and Fire/EMS Services\nCOUNCIL PRIORITY – Improve Public Safety\na) Resolution No. 2024-109