[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 89 (Monday, June 15, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1420]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          EARMARK DECLARATION

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                           HON. PHIL GINGREY

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 15, 2009

  Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. Madam Speaker, pursuant to the Republican 
Leadership standards on earmarks as well as in accordance with Clause 9 
of Rule XXI, I am submitting the following information for publication 
in the Congressional Record regarding earmarks I received as part of 
H.R. 2847, the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Act, 
2010.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Phil Gingrey
  Bill Number: H.R. 2847
  Account: Department of Justice; Community Oriented Policing Services 
(COPS) Law Enforcement Technology
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Cobb County (GA) Government
  Address of Requesting Entity: 100 Cherokee St., Marietta, GA 30090
  Description of Request: The project furthers the National Emergency 
Communications Plan Strategic goal of 2010, 2011, and 2013. Protecting 
the health, safety, and welfare of its citizens is a top priority for 
the local government. Cobb County is a key player in developing a 
regional interoperable communications system that covers 11 counties 
from Metro Atlanta to Alabama. The linking of like radio systems will 
expand coverage, coordinate responses, improve communication, and 
decrease response time in the event of natural or man-made disasters, 
including terrorism.
  Cobb County continues to plan for, create, and promote communications 
interoperability. This fact is evident with the acquisition and 
installation of Homeland Security funded interoperability switch for 
Project 25 public safety radio systems' participation and connectivity 
to the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) interoperable 
communication system, working groups and governing body; 
intergovernmental cooperation with the City of Douglasville and the 
West Area Regional Radio System (WARRS); and participation and 
leadership in All Hazards Area 7 Communications Subcommittee for the 
State of Georgia.
  This $1,000,000 added to H.R. 2847 will be used in its entirety for 
the purchase of the necessary software, hardware, and microwave 
equipment to connect Project 25 radio systems in Forsyth and Cobb 
County to establish regional connectivity. These funds will be used to 
establish microwave connectivity, link systems together, and upgrade 
the radio system's operating platform so that all systems are 
functioning at the same level.
  Specifically, the Fiscal Year 2010 will consist of the following 
budget items: Operating System Equipment and Software ($400,000), 
Microwave Equipment ($400,000), and Engineering and Installation 
Services ($200,000).
  Requesting Member: Congressman Phil Gingrey
  Bill Number: H.R. 2847
  Account: Department of Justice; Office of Justice Programs (OJP) 
Byrne Discretionary Grants
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: University of West Georgia
  Address of Requesting Entity: 1601 Maple St., Carrollton, GA 30118
  Description of request: Major incidents, whether they result from 
natural phenomena or are a result of criminal behavior, have 
devastating effects on learning and academic achievement. Federal 
studies show that emergency plans in many school districts remain 
unpracticed and are outside National Incident Management System (NIMS) 
guidelines. Furthermore, less than one third of school districts in the 
nation include any procedure for continuation of instruction in the 
event of extended school closure. This initiative would address these 
shortcomings and prescribe practiced solutions.
  The $250,000 included in H.R. 2847 will allow the University of West 
Georgia to work with K-12 schools in surrounding high crime 
neighborhoods to prevent and respond to incidents of crime in these 
schools. In particular, the University will work with schools such as 
Bremen High School, Paulding County Middle School, Chattooga High 
School, and Polk County High School.
  The establishment of an emergency response capability will help K-12 
schools and other colleges and universities in many ways. It will aid 
state agency, school district, and local school personnel develop 
emergency preparedness plans that will help insure the safety of an 
otherwise defenseless population. This funding will be used to (1) 
provide technical assistance to support schools and districts in 
developing comprehensive plans reflective of the all-hazards approach; 
(2) provide evaluation services to help schools and districts improve 
already developed plans and to determine the feasibility of 
partnerships (with first responders) and procedures (evacuation of 
special needs students) necessary for effective implementation; and (3) 
assist schools and districts in developing capacity for maintaining 
continuity of instruction in the event of prolonged school closure.
  The Fiscal Year 2010 funds will consist of the following budget 
items: Project Manager ($65,000), Equipment ($46,000), Supplies 
($35,000), Training ($30,000), Evaluation ($44,000), and Administration 
and Accounting ($30,000).

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