Fiscal Note
The total project cost is $575,000, with grant funding of $460,000 and City funding of $115,000 (G.O. Borrowing) to meet the match requirement. This project is included in the Fire Department's 2012 Adopted Capital Budget.
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Accepting 2011 Assistance to Firefighters Grants if awarded from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
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Two grant applications have been submitted to the Federal Emergency Managment Agency, DHS under the 2011 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program. The amount of the grant applications total $575,000. If both grants are awarded, the federal share would be 80 per cent or $460,000 and the City share is 20 per cent or $115,000. Grant application EMW-2011-FO-09234 includes a building sprinkler/alarm system and 64 SCBA air packs. Grant application EMW-2011-FV-04963 is a request for one ambulance
The 2012 Fire Capital Budget request includes:
$503,000 CE72-58585 Fire Equipment
72,000 CB72-58401 General Building Improvements
(460,000) 73125 FEMA Revenue
(115,000) G.O. Borrowing
WHEREAS, the City has applied for two Assistance to Firefighters Grants.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City accept the 2011 Assistance to firefighters grants if awarded.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor, City Clerk and other necessary City officials are authorized to execute any necessary documents upon award.
BE IT STILL FURTHER RESOLVED, the Council approves the grant budget.