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Approval to Apply for $3.7 Million in Homeland Security Grants

Original title: Approve a resolution authorizing the submission of an application to, and the acceptance of grant funds from, the Department of Homeland Security, through the Public Safety Office of the Office of the Governor, to implement the Fiscal Year 2026 Homeland Security Grant Program, including the Urban Area Security Initiative, for multiple public safety grant projects, in an amount not to exceed $3,700,000. Funding: $3,700,000 is available from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, through the Public Safety Office of the Office of the Governor. A local funding match is not required.

Record date · May 28, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The City Council is considering a resolution to apply for and accept up to $3.7 million in federal grant funding for public safety projects. The funds are provided through the Department of Homeland Security and the Governor's Public Safety Office for the Fiscal Year 2026 program.

Why it matters

The city will receive up to $3.7 million in federal funds for public safety initiatives without needing to provide any local matching funds.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

City Residents

Residents are affected by the implementation of new public safety projects funded by the grant.

Directly affected

City Council

The Council is responsible for voting on the authorization to apply for and accept the funds.

Key Facts

The resolution authorizes the city to apply for and accept up to $3,700,000 in grant funds.
The funding is provided through the Fiscal Year 2026 Homeland Security Grant Program.
The grant includes funding from the Urban Area Security Initiative.
The city is not required to provide a local funding match to receive these grants.

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The funds are distributed by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security via the Governor's Public Safety Office.
The resolution is categorized as a consent item for the City Council.
The file number for this legislative action is 26-1918.
The resolution was introduced on May 20, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will this grant cost the city any money?

No, the document explicitly states that a is not required.

What is the money for?

The funds are designated for multiple public safety grant projects under the Fiscal Year 2026 Homeland Security Grant Program.

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No-Match Grant Funding

The city is securing a large federal grant ($3.7M) without the typical requirement for local financial participation, which is a favorable fiscal arrangement for the city budget.

Department of Homeland Security City Council

Connected Entities

Department of Homeland Security, City Council, Public Safety Office of the Office of the Governor

OrganizationDepartment of Homeland Security“Federal agency providing the grant funds.”Map →

OrganizationCity Council“The governing body voting on the resolution.”Map →

OrganizationPublic Safety Office of the Office of the Governor“State office facilitating the distribution of federal grant funds.”Map →

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