Title
A RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE ACCEPTANCE BY THE CITY MANAGER’S DESIGNEE OF A 2019 FIRE DEPARTMENT TRAINING GRANT FROM THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE DIVISION OF STATE FIRE MARSHAL.
Brief Description: The Hudson Fire Department was awarded a 2019 Fire Department Training Grant in the amount of $1,800.00 for reimbursement for the completion of approved courses to train four new firefighters to the level of Volunteer Firefighter.
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Legislative History
Resolution 20-13 affirmed the application for training reimbursement.
Purpose & Explanation
Staff sought $1,800.00 in funding from the Division of State Fire Marshal for the reimbursement of training costs to train four new firefighters to the level of Volunteer Firefighter through a 2019 Fire Department Training Grant. The cost of educational materials and certification was $738.00 per firefighter. Reimbursement was limited to $450.00 per firefighter
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 acceptance by the City Manager’s Designee of the 2019 Fire Department Training Grant from the Division of State Fire Marshal.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Jerry Varnes, Fire Chief
Rhonda Kadish, Grants Coordinator