Mayor acceptance of a $45,904.98 grant with no new match required, from the Boston Mayor's Office of Emergency Management to the Police Department for the purchase of security software and equipment to enhance physical security for city property and buildings.

To the Honorable City Council: I respectfully request that your Honorable City Council accept and approve expending a grant of $45,904.98 from UASI-OEM to the Police Department under the provisions of MGL Chapter 44, Section 53A. This grant does not require the commitment of new matching funds. The purpose of this grant is to pay for security software/equipment to enhance physical security for city property and buildings. My staff will be available to answer any questions you may have. Thank your for your consideration of this item. Respectfully submitted, Katjana Ballantyne, Mayor