STAFF REPORT MEETING October 27, 2015 DATE: TO: FROM: City Council James Berg, Chief of Police 922 Machin Avenue Novato, CA 94945 415/ 899-8900 FAX 415/ 899-8213 www.novato.org PRESENTER: Oliver Collins, Lieutenant, Patrol Bureau SUBJECT: FY15/16 BAY AREA URBAN AREAS SECURITY INITIATIVE GRANT EQUIPMENT REQUESTED: ROBOT REQUEST Consider adopting a resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept the FY15/16 Bay Area UASI (Urban Areas Security Initiative) grant program funding for the purpose of purchasing a remote control robot. RECOMMENDATION Adopt resolution. DISCUSSION The police department submitted a grant application to the Marin County OES (Office of Emergency Services) for monies distributed by the Department of Homeland Security, through the FY15/16 UASI grant. The police department has a need for a small remote control tracked/wheeled robot that provides live video and audio feedback. The small wheeled robot would be used for tactical incidents, structural inspections of buildings after a major incident (earthquake or flood) and for intelligence gathering where there is a danger of sending personnel is elevated. The equipment will enhance the ability of the police department staff to safely inspect areas of high risk in the city. The passive intelligence gathering robot system has become an industry standard for law enforcement professionals who are required to respond to or investigate dangerous situations. The capability of the remote controlled robot applied for is limited to passive audio and video intelligence gathering. Reducing the risk of great bodily injury and/or injury to police officers has been a major concern to administrators and to civic liability advocates. Robots used by law enforcement has proven to reduce the risk to personnel and has been a major contributor to the industry acceptance of remote controlled wheeled/tracked vehicles. cc15_166 1
The proposed UASI grant application amount is not to exceed $27,225.65 which is the bid price for the proposed equipment. The funds applied for will cover the entire cost for the equipment and the project proposal time line is approximately three months. Monies have been identified in the police budget to cover the cost of the requested equipment. If the USAI grant is not awarded the equipment will not be purchased. As has been the case with past UASI and SHSGP federal grant program funding opportunities, the police department is required to cover the costs with existing City funds. Once the purchase conditions are met and the equipment is received, the City of Novato is then reimbursed for the funds expended. The police department will use funds from existing State COPS funds to initiate the purchase. Once reimbursement is received it will be re-deposited into the COPS fund account. The City received the reimbursement checks for the previous ALPR purchases from the FY2015 Bay Areas Security Initiative grant program, via the Marin County OES. FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact to the City, as the funds will be reimbursed upon all conditions being met. ALTERNATIVES Don t adopt resolution ATTACHMENTS 1. Resolution 2. Grant Submission paperwork 2 2
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NOVATO RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION TO APPLY AND ACCEPT A $27,225.65 GRANT FROM THE FY15/16 BAY AREA URBAN AREAS SECURITY INITIATIVE (UASI) GRANT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR A REMOTE CONTROLLED ROBOT- TO ACCEPT THE GRANT AND REVISE POLICE DEPARTMENT REVENUE AND APPROPRIATIONS ACCORDINGLY WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Novato has adopted a budget for fiscal year 14/15; and WHEREAS, the Bay area UASI grant program is providing funding through federal grants from the Department of Homeland Security to enhance the capabilities of state and local first responders and non-governmental agencies by allowing the purchase of advanced types of equipment, advanced tactical and EOC training scenarios as well as addressing other critical homeland security needs; and WHEREAS, the Police Department has applied for a $27,225.65 grant from the FY15/16 Bay Area UASI Grant Program; and WHEREAS, the funding of the grant provides for the planning and facilitation of a large scale tactical field exercise; and WHEREAS, the Novato Police Department would greatly benefit from this advanced equipment which could assist the police department in responding to events including natural disasters, major events and or/ mutual aid requests throughout the region; and WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend the FY15/16 budget resolution to increase Police department grant revenues by $27,225.65. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Novato does hereby authorize the City Manager to accept the Bay Area UASI grant and approve the amendment to the final budget to increase Police department grant revenue and equipment appropriations by $27,225.65. res4927 * * * * * * I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of the City of Novato, Marin County, California, at a meeting thereof, held on the 27 th day of October, 2015, by the following vote, to wit: 3
AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Sheri Hartz, City Clerk Approved as to form: City Attorney of the City of Novato res4927 4
Application 00102 Oliver Collins From: Sent: To: Subject: bayareauasigrants@webgrantsmail.com Thursday, October 08, 2015 12:12 PM Oliver Collins WebGrants - - Submitted - Do Not Respond to This Email The following application has been submitted: Number: 00102 Name: The project proposal is for one piece of essential equipment for the region to deter and mitigate terrorist activity. The requested equipment is for a robot capable of live audio and video feedback to the operator. Program Area: UASI Grant Program Grantee Organization: Novato Police Department Grantee: Oliver Collins If this change requires your attention, you may log into the WebGrants grants management system at the following location: https:ilwww. bayareauasigrants.org 1 5
ay area uji rage i 01 1 1 Jr Menu I Help I Log Out cbacki JPrintI Add Delete I Edit I Save Funding Opportunities Application Submitted Confirmation You have successfully submitted your The project proposal is for one piece of essential equipment for the region to deter and mitigate terrorist activity. The requested equipment is for a robot capable of live audio and video feedback to the operator. Application with Application ID: 00102. Bay Area Urban Areas Security Initiative Duties Technology Partners Inc 2001-2075 Duties Technology Partners Inc. WebGrants 5 6- AU Rights Reserved. https://www.bayareauasigrants.org/submitapplication.do 10/8/2015 6
Sales Page 1 RoboteX, Inc. 433 Lakeside Drive Sunnyvale, CA 94085 (650) 838-9191 Sales Quote Acknowledgement Ship To: Novato Police Department CA 909 Machin Ave. Novato CA 94945 USA Invoice To: Novato Police Department CA 909 Machin Ave. Novato CA 94945 USA Sales Quote Print Date Customer Purchase Order Created Date Payment Terms Delivery Terms SQ-20151008-002402 10/8/2015 10:10AM 10/8/2015 10:08 AM Net 30 Days Details Line Product Unit Of Measure Tax Scheduled Date Order Quantit Unit Price Extension Avatar Ill Robot 1.00 $19,995.00 $19,995.00 011723 Each Y 10/8/2015 Avatar Pan-Tilt-Zoom Camera (PTZ) Accessory 1.00 $4,495.00 $4,495.00 011724 COO2A Each Y 10/8/2015 Spare Robot Battery 1.00 011725 $395.00 $395.00 Each Y 10/8/2015 COO3A vatar Controller Charger Adapter Cable 011726 COO4A Each Y 10/8/2015 1.00 $0.00 $0.00 Line Sub Total $24,885.00 ITax Rate IType Taxable Amoun Tax Amounti 19.0% CA - I $24,885.0 $2,239.65t Tax Total $2,239.65 Order Total $27,124.65 The sales quote provided herein shall be valid for sixty (60) calendar days from the Print Date set forth above. All prices in USD. All items, unless otherwise specified, will ship out no more than ninety (90) days after receipt of purchase order. Customer acknowledges and agrees that it shall use all products acquired from RoboteX, Inc. ( RoboteX ) in compliance with all applicable laws, statutes, rules, regulations, orders and restrictions, and that it will not resell or otherwise transfer or convey any products acquired from RoboteX to any third party without the prior express written consent of RoboteX. 7