The United States Department of Homeland Security is providing financial assistance through the Preparing Communities for Complex Coordinated Terrorist Attacks (CCTA) Grant Program 2016. The CCTA Grant Program 2016 reflects the intent of Congress and the Administration to enhance and quantify the preparedness of the nation to combat terrorism and continues to address the unique planning, training, and exercise needs of large, high threat urban areas. Funding for the CCTA Grant Program 2016 was appropriated by the U.S. Congress and is authorized by Section 102(b)(s) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 and Section 543 of the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2016. The funding will provide assistance to improve the region's ability to prepare for, prevent, and respond to complex coordinated terrorist attacks in collaboration with the whole community.
The 2016 CCTA Urban Area has been defined as Miami and Fort Lauderdale collectively, with the City of Miami identified as the Core City, and anticipates sub-granting a portion of the CCTA funds in accordance with the grant requirements.
The Police Department and Fire Rescue Department of the City of Riviera Beach have been selected to participate with the Sponsoring Agency of City of Miami in the Southeast Regional Domestic Security Task Force to focus on developing regional partnerships intended to strengthen the capacity for building and sustaining capabilities specific to identifying gaps, planning, training, and exercising associated with preparing for, preventing, and responding to a complex coordinated terrorist attack.
The Heat Shield 3 Memorandum of Agreement Budget Breakdown for the City of Riviera Beach is as follows:
Riviera Beach Police Department: $18,900.00
Riviera Beach Fire Rescue: $15,000.00
TOTAL GRANT FUNDS: $33,900.00
Funds are to be used to cover the cost of overtime.