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A RESOLUTION AFFIRMING ACCEPTANCE BY THE CITY MANAGER'S DESIGNEE OF GRANT FUNDING FROM THE NORTHERN OHIO GOLF CHARITIES, INC. ON BEHALF OF THE HUDSON FIRE DEPARTMENT, HUDSON EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AND THE HUDSON POLICE DEPARTMENT.
Brief Description: Northern Ohio Golf Charities and the Bridgestone Invitational have awarded the Hudson Fire Department, Hudson Emergency Medical Services and the Hudson Police Department $7,020.00 for the purchase of ballistic and specialty medical equipment for use in the formation of an Active Shooter Rescue Task Force Team being formed by these entities to provide a coordinated response in the event of an incident. There is no match required.
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Legislative History
Resolution 18-115 authorized the grant application, passed August 14, 2018.
Purpose & Explanation
Staff will use the grant funds for the purchase of ballistic and specialty medical equipment for use by the Hudson Fire Department, Hudson Emergency Medical Services and the Hudson Police Department for the Active Shooter Rescue Task Force Team that is being formed to provide a coordinated response in the event of an active shooter incident. Each year, proceeds from the Bridgestone Invitational Tournament ticket and hospitality sales are returned to the community through grants awarded by Northern Ohio Golf Charities Foundation. Since 1984, over 28 million dollars have been distributed to worthy charities.
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 (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
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