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5.G.1 Recommendation to accept a 2024 Nevada State Emergency Response Commission (SERC), United We Stand (UWS) grant for [$38,000.00, no County match required]. The UWS grant is intended to improve state and local government planning, training, and response capabilities to react to Acts of Terrorism. Grant Term is retroactive to July 20, 2023, through June 30, 2024. If approved, authorize the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) Chair to execute grant documents and authorize the County Manager or his designee to sign the Washoe County Sub-Grant Agreements between Washoe County and the Sparks Police Department, per NRS 244.1505 in the amount of [$17,762.50] for ten (10) Colt LE M4A3 rifles with accessories; and Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District (TMFPD), per NRS 244.1505, in the amount of [$20,237.50] for twenty-four (24) Ballistic Plates and forty-eight (48) Ballistic Plate Carriers: approve Resolution necessary for same; and direct the Comptroller's Office to make the appropriate budget amendments. Manager`s Office. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
Very much appreciate providing our public safety officers with the equipment they need to protect us.