Title
A RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY THE CITY MANAGER’S DESIGNEE TO THE STATE OF OHIO FOR 2024 DIVISION OF STATE FIRE MARSHAL’S OFFICE TRAINING REIMBURSEMENT GRANT AND ACCEPTING FUNDS IF AWARDED.
Brief Description: The Ohio Division of State Fire Marshal’s Office awards eligible funding for the purpose of state certified courses or Ohio Fire Academy (OFA). The City could receive up to $15,000 in grant funding for eligible firefighter training courses as outlined in the grant requirements.
Body
Legislative History
“None”
Purpose & Explanation
Hudson Fire Department seeks funding for eligible training under the 2024 Ohio Division of State Fire Marshal’s Training Reimbursement Grant for up to $15,000.00 from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024. Both Lt. Kevin Nelson and Firefighter Tony Vilt have completed courses eligible under this grant.
Funding is determined based on type of state certified course or Ohio Fire Academy (OFA) course completed. Reimbursement is allowable for registration fees and student text manual. All applicable rules regarding training and equipment grants must follow Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) Section 1301:7-7-1 (T) and Ohio Fire Code (OFC) 120. Grant requests must
be submitted between December 16, 2024 to January 19, 2025.
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
City staff recommends affirmation of the 2024 Ohio Division of State Fire Marshal’s Training Reimbursement Grant application to reimburse eligible training for firefighters meeting established criteria and accepting funds if awarded.
Submitted by,
Thomas J. Sheridan, City Manager
Brian Griffith, Assistant City Manager
Greg Hannan, Community Development Director
Jena Stasik, Community Relations Manager