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File #: 16-62    Version: Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 4/11/2016 In control: City Council
On agenda: 4/19/2016 Final action: 4/19/2016
Title: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR HER DESIGNEE, TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE MARGARET CLARK MORGAN FOUNDATION ON BEHALF OF THE HUDSON FIRE DEPARTMENT. Executive Summary: The purpose of the grant is to provide funding for educational programs, and staff wishes to submit an application for grant funding of Fire Prevention Bureau training programs.
Sponsors: David A. Basil
Indexes: Administration, Fire
Attachments: 1. Hyperlink - Margaret Clark Morgan Foundation, Education Grants, 2. Resolution No. 16-62
Related files: 16-176

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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR HER DESIGNEE, TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE MARGARET CLARK MORGAN FOUNDATION ON BEHALF OF THE HUDSON FIRE DEPARTMENT.

Executive Summary:  The purpose of the grant is to provide funding for educational programs, and staff wishes to submit an application for grant funding of Fire Prevention Bureau training programs.

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Legislative History

None.

Purpose & Explanation

The Hudson Fire Prevention Bureau is seeking funding for a digital fire extinguisher training tool to better train Hudson residents, businesses and students through public education programs.  The cost of such a tool is approximately $15,300.

Timing Considerations

To be determined.

Fiscal Impact

                       Currently Budgeted

                       Supplemental Appropriation Required

   X                       Appropriation Not Required.

 

Recommendation

Suggested Action

Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to apply for grant funding from the Margaret Clark Morgan Foundation to fund a digital fire extinguisher training tool.

Submitted by,

Jane Howington, City Manager

Jerry Varnes, Fire Chief

Rhonda Kadish, Grants Coordinator