COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council
FROM: Peter Pilafas, Fire Chief
SUBJECT:Title
Adopt Resolution No. 24-3733 Ratifying the Submission of a Grant Application to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program, for a New Fire Engine (Chief Pilafas)
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FUNDING SOURCE:
Grant
General Fund Match of 10%
PURPOSE:
To adopt a resolution ratifying the submission of a Grant Application to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for funding from its Fiscal Year 2023 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program for a new fire engine and authorize all actions necessary to implement the grant.
BACKGROUND:
The Fiscal Year 2023 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program is one of three grant programs that constitute the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency’s focus on enhancing the safety of the public and firefighters with respect to fire and fire-related hazards. The AFG Program provides financial assistance directly to eligible fire departments, nonaffiliated emergency medical service organizations, and State Fire Training Academies for critical training and equipment. There is a City match requirement of 10% of the federal funds awarded.
The Fire Department is seeking to apply for grant funding for a new fire engine.
COMMUNITY IMPACT:
This grant funding will enable the Fire Department to purchase a new fire engine.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The estimated total project cost is $1,300,000, and we are requesting grant funding in the amount of $1,181,818.82. This grant requires a City match of 10% ($118,181.18) of the federal funds awarded. The City would need to make this a priority for funding from the General Fund if the grant is awarded.
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution No. 24-3733
SUGGESTED MOTION:Recommended ACtion
I move to adopt Resolution No. 24-3733 ratifying the submission of a Grant Application to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program, for a new fire engine; and authorizing the City Manager to execute all subsequent agreements, deliver all documents necessary to carry out the terms and intent of the grant, and take all steps necessary to implement and complete the activities funded and required by the grant, subject to necessary review and approval by the City Attorney.