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HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Memoradum of Agreement with the Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management RESOLUTION NO. 22-532 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING STAFF TO SIGN A MEMORADUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA WHEREAS, Iowa State University (ISU) Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) provides support for state agencies in training and ensuring their radiological detection equipment is properly calibrated and maintained.The Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (IDHSEM) has received an allocation of federal funds through the Homeland Security Grant Program, which EH&S wishes to access for replacement of radiation detectors and training to users. However, the grant program requirements do not allow ISU to be eligible to receive this grant funding directly; and, WHEREAS, to address ISU's ineligibility to receive the funds directly, EH&S has asked the City(which is an eligible subrecipient)to serve as the fiscal agent for the grant. This approach complies with program requirements; and WHEREAS, no City funds would be expended in participating in the grant program. The grant would cover the purchase of detection equipment to replace aging and out-of-calibration equipment, as well as training for users of the new equipment. As part of the arrangement with EH&S, the Ames Fire Department would receive two detection units to use in response to radiological incidents. These units would remain state property but would be on loan for City use at no cost. WHEREAS, to facilitate the grant, the City is required to sign a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with IDHSEM and an acceptance of sub-award document. The documents must be returned to IDHSEM by Friday, October 14th, 2022. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, that staff authorization to sign a Memorandum of Agreement with the Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management is hereby approved. ADOPTED THIS I Ith day of October, 2022. e4w- / ze Renee kall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor Introduced by: Beatty-Hansen Seconded by: Gartin Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Rollins Voting nay: None Absent: Betcher Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 1 lth day of October, 2022.