25-R-088 Application for the State Homeland Security Grant ProgramRESOLUTION 25-R-088
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION
OF AN APPLICATION FOR THE STATE HOMELAND
SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM(SHSP); DESIGNATING
THE CITY MANAGER AS THE AUTHORIZED OFFICAL
NOT TO EXCEED TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS.
WHEREAS, the City of Schertz, Texas, is dedicated to continuously improving its
emergency management capabilities and fostering a highly skilled and professional emergency
management workforce; and
WHEREAS, the National Emergency Management Basic Academy, developed and
offered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), provides foundational training
and essential knowledge for emergency management professionals, enhancing their ability to
effectively prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards; and
WHEREAS, participation in the National Emergency Management Basic Academy will
significantly strengthen the expertise and capacity of the City of Schertz Office of Emergency
Management (OEM) personnel, leading to more robust emergency plans, improved coordination
during incidents, and ultimately, enhanced safety and resilience for the entire community; and
WHEREAS, the State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSP), administered by the
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through the Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA) and passed through the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM),
provides critical financial assistance to state and local governments to prevent terrorism and
enhance preparedness; and
WHEREAS, securing federal funding through the SHSP for this specialized training is
essential to acquire capabilities that exceed the limitations of the City's existing operational
budget, ensuring our emergency management staff receives the highest quality professional
development; and
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes the importance of investing in the professional
development of its emergency management personnel to safeguard public safety and maintain
critical government functions during times of crisis; and
WHEREAS, the City of Schertz will submit an application to the SHSP grant program
not to exceed the amount of $10,000.00 to fund the National Emergency Management Basic
Academy (NEMBA) for its emergency management personnel.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SCHERTZ, TEXAS THAT:
Section 1.The City Council hereby authorizes the submission of an application for the
State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSP); designating the City manager as the
Authorized Official not to exceed the amount of TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS
($10,000.00).
Section 2.The recitals contained in the preamble hereof are hereby found to be true, and
such recitals are hereby made a part of this Resolution for all purposes and are adopted as
a part of the judgment and findings of the City Council.
Section 3.All resolutions, or parts thereof, which are in conflict or inconsistent with any
provision of this Resolution are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict, and the
provisions of this Resolution shall be and remain controlling as to the matters resolved
herein.
Section 4.This Resolution shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of
the State of Texas and the United States of America.
Section 5.If any provision of this Resolution or the application thereof to any person or
circumstance shall be held to be invalid, the remainder of this Resolution and the
application of such provision to other persons and circumstances shall nevertheless be
valid, and the City Council hereby declares that this Resolution would have been enacted
without such invalid provision.
Section 6.It is officially found, determined, and declared that the meeting at which this
Resolution is adopted was open to the public and public notice of the time, place, and
subject matter of the public business to be considered at such meeting, including this
Resolution, was given, all as required by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, as
amended.
Section 7.This Resolution shall be in force and effect from and after its final passage, and
it is so resolved.
PASSED AND APPROVED on the 15t' day of July, 2025.
CITY OF H TZ, TEXAS
Ral ut' ez, Mayor
NTET:
Sheila Edmondson, City Secretary