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Requesting acceptance of a grant of up to $72,680.89 from the Boston Office of Emergency Preparedness for continuing the process of target hardening of the Public Safety Building and Fire Headquarters.
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To the Honorable Board:
I respectfully request that the Honorable Board of Alderman accept a grant from the Office of Emergency Preparedness to reimburse the Somerville Police Department for security improvements to the Public Safety Building and Fire Headquarters not to exceed $72,680.89. The purpose of this grant is to expand the card access entry system at the Public safety Building and Fire Headquarters and the installation of additional security cameras in and around the Public Safety Building.
In accordance with M.G.L., Chapter 44, Section 53A, which requires a vote of the Board of Alderman for the expenditure of grants, or gifts from the federal government and from charitable foundation, private corporation, or an individual, or from the Commonwealth, a County or Municipality or agency thereof, I request that you accept this grant for final approval.
Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
Respectfully submitted,
Joseph A. Curtatone
Mayor