Title
A RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION BY THE CITY MANAGER’S DESIGNEE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY FOR A FIRE PREVENTION AND SAFETY GRANT ON BEHALF OF THE HUDSON FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Brief Description: The purpose of the Fire Prevention & Safety Grant Program is to enhance the safety of the public and firefighters with respect to the fire and fire-related hazards by assisting prevention programs. Approximately $47,000 is being requested to continue the Fire Safe Seniors program. A 5% match of approximately $2,300 is required.
Body
Legislative History
None
Purpose & Explanation
Staff is seeking funding from the Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency through a Fire Prevention & Safety Program Grant to fund the continuation of the Fire Safe Seniors program previously created through a Fire Prevention & Safety Grant. The grant could provide up to approximately $47,000 to fund additional secured key boxes and carbon monoxide detectors to distribute to at-risk over 65 residents living in their own homes in Hudson. A 5% match of approximately $2,300 is required. The grant deadline was March 29, 2020.
Legal Authority for Proposed Legislation
Pursuant to Charter Section 6.04, Contracts & Purchasing:
Competitively bid and advertised for two consecutive weeks; bid tab attached: [Yes/No/NA])
Joint or Cooperative Purchase Program
Professional Services
X Other - Not applicable.
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted (Account #, $)
Supplemental Appropriation Required (Account #, $)
X Appropriation Not Required
Does this legislation require use of an emergency clause?
Yes [if so, explain why]
X No
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends that Council pass this Resolution, affirming the City Manager’s Designee’s application submittal to the Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency for a Fire Prevention and Safety Grant.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Jerry Varnes, Fire Chief
Rhonda Kadish, Grants Coordinator