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Council approves cybersecurity grant ordinance; federal share $150,100, city share $64,328.89
Summary
The council approved Ordinance 2025.41 to accept a FY2024 state and local cybersecurity grant administered by North Carolina Emergency Management and FEMA. The presenter said the federal share is $150,100 and the city's share is $64,328.89; the grant will fund cybersecurity planning, staff training and coordination with state and federal partners.
The Roanoke Rapids City Council voted to adopt Ordinance 2025.41 to accept a FY2024 state and local cybersecurity grant administered by North Carolina Emergency Management and FEMA.
Johnson presented the grant request and described the program objectives as developing and implementing comprehensive cybersecurity plans, training staff in advanced cybersecurity practices, and enhancing collaboration with state and federal cybersecurity bodies. Johnson told the council the award is split roughly 70% federal and 30% city; she said the federal portion would be $150,100 and the city's portion $64,328.89.
"This grant is a pivotal step in strengthening our city's cybersecurity infrastructure," Johnson said, noting the award is administered through NC Emergency Management and FEMA. Councilmember Bryant moved to adopt the ordinance; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.
Council members did not raise questions in the recorded discussion. The ordinance authorizes acceptance of the FY2024 state and local cybersecurity grant and the associated city matching funds; the transcript does not record a detailed line-item budget or implementation timeline.
