Title
A RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE CITY MANAGER’S ACCEPTANCE OF A SAFETY INTERVENTION GRANT FROM THE OHIO BUREAU OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION ON BEHALF OF THE HUDSON EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES.
Brief Description: The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation has awarded Hudson Emergency Medical Services $37,217.36 in grant funding for the purchase of a power ambulance cot and power cot loading system. The City’s match is $12,405.78.
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Legislative History
Resolution No. 19-169, affirming application for grant funding; passed November 19, 2019.
Purpose & Explanation
Staff sought funding from the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation through a Safety Intervention Program Grant to assist with funding a power ambulance cot and power cot loading system for one of the Hudson EMS ambulances. The grant provides funding on a 75% (OBWC) / 25% (City) basis. Hudson EMS received $37,217.36 in grant forwarding toward the total project cost of $49,623.14. The City’s match is $12,405.78.
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
Staff recommends that Council pass this Resolution, affirming the City Manager’s acceptance of the Safety Intervention Grant from the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation on behalf of Hudson Emergency Medical Services.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Jerry Varnes, Fire/EMS Chief
Thom Sheridan, Assistant City Manager - Professional Services
Rhonda Kadish, Grants Coordinator