Title
A RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY THE CITY MANAGER’S DESIGNEE TO THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY FOR AN ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS COVID-19 SUPPLEMENTAL GRANT.
Brief Description: The Federal Emergency Management Agency is awarding 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 could receive $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
None
Purpose & Explanation
Staff is seeking 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 and Hudson Emergency Medical Services could receive $12,034.60 in grant funding to assist with funding eligible Covid-related personal protective equipment and supplies. 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 submission by the City Manager’s Designee of an application to Federal Emergency Management Agency for an Assistance to Firefighters Covid-19 Supplemental Grant.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Thomas Sheridan, Asst. City Manager - Professional Services
Jerry Varnes, Fire/EMS Chief
Rhonda Kadish, Grants Coordinator