ASSEMBLY AGENDA/MANAGER'S REPORT
THE CITY AND BOROUGH OF JUNEAU, ALASKA

Ordinance 2013-11(Z) An Ordinance Appropriating To The Manager The Sum Of $75,000 As Funding For Enhanced Security And Monitoring Capabilities At The Downtown Cruise Ship Docks; Grant Funding Is Provided By A US Department of Homeland Security Port Security Grant

MANAGER'S REPORT:

This ordinance would appropriate $75,000 for the design, procurement and installation of new security cameras for the downtown cruise ship docks and for enhanced portable radios.  Grant funding is provided by the US Department of Homeland Security – Port Security Grant Program.

This is an operating grant and requires a $25,000 match for a total approved project amount of $100,000. This match will be met by the Docks Fund existing FY14 adopted budget and there is no need to appropriate the $25,000 from the Docks Fund fund balance.

This project will provide greater security and monitoring capabilities consistent with federal law and the CBJ Docks & Harbors Facility Security Plan.

The Docks & Harbor Board reviewed and recommended approval of this grant funding at its October 31, 2013 meeting.

RECOMMENDATION:

I recommend this ordinance be adopted.