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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A FIRE PREVENTION AND SAFETY GRANT FROM THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY BY THE CITY MANAGER'S DESIGNEE ON BEHALF OF THE HUDSON FIRE DEPARTMENT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Brief Description: The Hudson Fire Department has been awarded $46,342.86 in Fire Prevention & Safety Grant funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for the continuation of the Fire Safe Senior Program. The City's match is $2,318.14.
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Legislative History
Resolution No. 20-73 affirmed application for grant funding; passed June 16, 2020.
Purpose & Explanation
Staff sought funding the Federal Emergency Management Agency through a Fire Prevention and Safety Grant to fund the continuation of the Fire Safe Senior Program that was initiated through Fire Prevention & Safety Grant funding in 2019. The Fire Safe Senior program provides free fire safety products for Hudson residents over 65 that are living independently in their own homes. Funds will used to purchase secure key boxes and carbon monoxide detectors for distribution to qualifying residents. The Hudson Fire Department was awarded $46,342.86 on September 11, 2020. The City's match is $2,318.14. Funds must be accepted by October 11, 2020, 30 days after the notification date.
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
X Currently Budgeted (Local fund 221-1200-52520 Fire Equipment Account; $2,318.14 )
Supplemental Appropriation Required (Account #, $)
Appropriation Not Required
Does this legislation require use of an emergency clause?
X Yes - Funds must be accepted by October 11, 2020.
No
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends that Council pass this Resolution, authorizing the Ci...
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