Requesting approval to accept and expend a $169,000 grant with no new match required, from Urban Areas Security Initiative to the Department of Public Works for equipment to strengthen school security systems.

To the Honorable City Council: The Mayor respectfully requests that this Council accept and approve expending a grant of $169,000 from Urban Areas Security Initiative to the Department of Public Works, under the provisions of Massachusetts General Law Chapter 44, Section 53A. This grant does not require the commitment of new matching funds. The purpose of this grant is to pay for upgrades to public address systems and cameras at Brown School, Capuano School and Winter Hill School. Appropriate staff will be available to answer any questions you may have. Thank you for your consideration of this item. Respectfully submitted, Jake Wilson, Mayor