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A RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY THE CITY MANAGER'S DESIGNEE TO THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY FOR AN ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT.
Brief Description: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awards Assistance to Firefighters grant funding for the purpose of funding critically needed resources to equip and train emergency personnel, enhance efficiencies and support community resilience. The City could receive up to $202,827.27 in grant funding for the purchase of new self-contained breathing apparatuses (SCBA's) on behalf of the Hudson Fire Department. The city's match is 20,282.73.
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Legislative History
None
Purpose & Explanation
Staff is seeking an Assistance to Firefighter Grant (AFG) in the amount of $202,827.27 to assist with funding the purchase of new SCBA's for the Hudson Fire Department. New equipment to meet the latest National Fire Protection Association standards is budgeted in 2023. The Assistance to Firefighters Grants is highly competitive. By applying for the 2020 AFG that will be awarded in 2021, it will provide the City with an additional opportunity for application. If this application is not funded, staff will seek funding through the 2021 AFG that will be awarded in 2022. Current equipment will become obsolete in 2023. A match of $20,282.73 is required. The grand deadline was 2/12/2021.
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 affirm submission by the City Manager's Designee for an application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency for an Assistance to Firefighters Grant on behalf of the Hudson Fire Department.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Jerry Varnes, Fire Chief
Rhonda Kadish, Grants Coordinator
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