Title
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR HER DESIGNEE, TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE BURTON D. MORGAN FOUNDATION FOR A COMMUNITY GRANT ON BEHALF OF CITY OF HUDSON SAFETY FORCES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. (as amended 8/14/2018)
Executive Summary: The Burton D. Morgan Foundation provides grant funding for organizations that support the Hudson, Ohio, community.
Body
Legislative History
None
Purpose & Explanation
The Hudson Police Department, the Hudson Fire Department and Hudson Emergency Medical Services are seeking grant funding for equipment necessary in the formation of an Active Shooter Rescue Task Force Team. The Team will have the capability to perform a coordinated rapid response to an active shooter situation at a school, community event or location in Hudson. Equipment costs, including ballistic vests, helmets and shields for the Hudson Fire Department and Hudson EMS, as well as rescue and medical equipment, are estimated at $55,000. The Team is seeking a $10,000 grant from the Burton D. Morgan Foundation. The Team will seek grants and donations to fund this project.
Timing Considerations
The grant deadline is September 1, 2018 with a January/February 2019 award. Emergency language is needed to timely meet this deadline.
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted
Supplemental Appropriation Required
X Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to apply for a Community Grant from the Burton D. Morgan Foundation to fund equipment for the Active Shooter Rescue Task Force Team on behalf of the Hudson Police Department, the Hudson Fire Department, and Hudson Emergency Medical Services.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Jerry Varnes, Fire/EMS, Chief
Kevin May, Police, Acting Chief
Rhonda Kadish, Grants Coordinator