Title
A RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY THE CITY MANAGER’S DESIGNEE TO THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE DIVISION OF STATE FIRE MARSHAL FOR A 2019 FIRE DEPARTMENT TRAINING REIMBURSEMENT GRANT ON BEHALF OF THE HUDSON FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Brief Description: The Hudson Fire Department is seeking a training reimbursement grant in the amount of $1,800.00 to assist with the cost of training four new volunteers to the level of Volunteer Firefighter.
Body
Legislative History
None
Purpose & Explanation
Staff is seeking funding from the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal through a 2019 Training Reimbursement Grant to assist with the cost of training four new volunteers to the level of Volunteer Firefighter in 2019. The cost of educational materials and certification was $738.00 per firefighter. Reimbursement is limited to $450.00 per firefighter.
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
Currently Budgeted
Supplemental Appropriation Required
X Appropriation Not Required
Does this legislation require use of an emergency clause?
Yes
X No
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends that Council pass this Resolution, affirming the City Manager’s Designee’s application submittal to the Ohio Department of Commerce for a 2019 Fire Department Training Reimbursement Grant on behalf of the Hudson Fire Department.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Jerry Varnes, Fire/EMS Chief
Rhonda Kadish, Grants Coordinator