Title
A RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE ACCEPTANCE BY THE CITY MANAGER’S DESIGNEE OF AN ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS COVID-19 SUPPLEMENTAL GRANT AWARDED BY THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY.
Brief Description: The Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded the Hudson Fire Department Assistance to Firefighters Covid-19 Supplemental funding for the purpose of providing assistance to fire and emergency medical services for the purchase of Covid-related personal protective equipment and supplies. The City was awarded $12,034.60 in grant funding for the purchase of Covid-19 related personal protective equipment and supplies to create a stockpile for future response. A $1,203.46 match is required.
Body
Legislative History
Resolution No. 20-164, affirming submission of application for funding.
Purpose & Explanation
Staff sought Assistance to Firefighters Covid-19 Supplemental Grant funding to assist with the purchase of personal protective equipment to create a stockpile to ensure the ability to safely respond to Covid-19 related calls beyond the estimated current inventory. The Hudson Fire Department received $12,034.60 in grant funding to assist with funding eligible Covid-related personal protective equipment and supplies for the Fire Department and Hudson Emergency Medical Services. A $1,203.46 match is required. The application was submitted on November 13, 2020.
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
Staff recommends passage of this Resolution to affirm acceptance by the City Manager’s Designee of funding awarded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency through an Assistance to Firefighters Covid-19 Supplemental Grant.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Jerry Varnes, Fire/EMS Chief
Rhonda Kadish, Grants Coordinator