REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
September 11, 2014
FROM: KERRI L. DONIS, Fire Chief
Fire Department
BY: CHERYL CARLSON, Management Analyst III
Fire Department
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to grant funding from the FY 2013 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
1. RESOLUTION - Authorizing the application for and acceptance of FY 2013 Cycle U.S. Department of Homeland Security Assistance to Firefighters Grant and authorizing completion of required documents
2. *RESOLUTION - 15th amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2014-95 appropriating $374,600 to the Fire Department for replacement of personal protective equipment (Requires 5 affirmative votes)
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended the City Council adopt a Resolution authorizing the application for and acceptance of $374,600 in FY 2013 Cycle Assistance for Firefighters Grant Program funding, authorize the Fire Chief to execute all required documents, and adopt the 15th Amendment to the AAR No. 2014-95 to appropriate these funds into the FY 2015 Fire Department budget.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Fire Department participated in the FY 2013 Cycle Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program process with other public safety agencies and was awarded grant funding for the replacement of personal protective equipment (PPE) consisting of turnout coats and pants that are worn or beyond their useful life. This grant will provide $337,095 in federal funds with a 10 percent matching requirement by the City of $37,455, for a total of $374,550. The adopted resolutions will enable the Fire Department to process the grant and receive payment of the grant funds.
BACKGROUND
The FY 2013 Cycle Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program is made available through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Office. The Fire Department participated in the grant application process along with other public safety agenci...
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