Title
A RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE CITY MANAGER’S APPLICATION FOR A GRANT TO THE STATE OF OHIO DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE DIVISION OF STATE FIRE MARSHAL TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE HUDSON FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Executive Summary: The State of Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal provides funding for fire departments.
Body
Legislative History
None.
Purpose & Explanation
The State of Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal is accepting applications for the 2016 Multi-Agency Radio Communication System (MARCS) grant which could provide up to $50,000 in funding.
Timing Considerations
Due to a November 11, 2015 deadline, staff has submitted this application and requests Council’s affirmation with passage of this resolution.
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted
Supplemental Appropriation Required
X Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends that City Council pass this Resolution, affirming the Fire/EMS Chief’s submission of an application to The State of Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal for grant funding up to $50,000.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Jerry Varnes, Fire/EMS Chief
Rhonda Kadish, Grants Coordinator