Title
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION TO STATE FARM TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR TRAINING EQUIPMENT FOR THE HUDSON FIRE DEPARTMENT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Executive Summary: State Farm provides grant funding for community safety education programs.
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Legislative History
None.
Purpose & Explanation
State Farm grant funding could provide the Hudson Fire Department with an electronic fire extinguisher training tool that would allow them to train businesses, residents and students on proper use of a fire extinguisher. The cost of the training tool is $15,328.15. Currently the Fire Department must do all extinguisher training outdoors using live fire and charged extinguishers. This training tool would allow them to conduct training indoors and in a more efficient manner.
Timing Considerations
Application deadline is October 30, 2015.
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted
Supplemental Appropriation Required
X Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to apply for grant funding from State Farm to fund an electronic fire extinguisher training tool for the Hudson Fire Department.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Jerry Varnes, Fire Chief
Rhonda Kadish, Grants Coordinator