Title
A RESOLUTION RETROACTIVELY AUTHORIZING AND RATIFYING THE CITY MANAGER’S DESIGNEE’S SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE OHIO BUREAU OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION FOR A SAFETY INTERVENTION GRANT ON BEHALF OF HUDSON EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES.
Brief Description: The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation awards Safety Intervention Grant funding for the purpose of substantially reducing or eliminating injuries associated with a particular task or operation. The City could receive up to $40,000 in grant funding for the purchase of two stair chairs for Hudson Emergency Medical Services. The funding is based on a 3 to 1 match.
Body
Legislative History
None
Purpose & Explanation
The City of Hudson is eligible for up to $40,000 every three years in Safety Intervention Grant funding. Hudson Emergency Medical Services is eligible to use this funding for the purchase of two stair chairs with a design that would facilitate moving patients both up and down stairs, thereby helping to alleviate strain caused by lifting. The total cost of chairs is estimated at approximately $33,000. Grant funding is based on a 3 to 1 match and the City of Hudson’s match would be approximately $8,250. There is a limited amount of Safety Intervention Grant funding and awarded projects are funded first come, first funded. Application was made on 3/16/2023.
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 passage of this Resolution to authorizing the City Manager’s Designee to submit an application to the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation for a Safety Intervention Grant on behalf of Hudson Emergency Medical Services.
Submitted by,
Thomas Sheridan, City Manager
Jerry Varnes, Fire/EMS Chief
Rhonda Kadish, Grants Coordinator