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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH KNOX COMPANY FOR THE PURCHASE OF SECURE KEY BOXES ON BEHALF OF THE CITY'S FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Brief Description: The Hudson Fire Department has been awarded $46,342.86 in Fire Prevention & Safety Grant funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the continuation of the Fire Safe Senior Program. The City's match is 5% @ $2,317.14. City Council has accepted the grant on behalf of the Hudson Fire Department. $41,160 of the grant will be spent on the key box system.
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Legislative History
Resolution No. 20-73 affirmed application for grant funding; passed June 16, 2020.
Resolution No. 20-116 affirmed acceptance of the grant; passed October 6, 2020.
Purpose & Explanation
Staff sought funding from FEMA through a Fire Prevention and Safety Grant to fund the continuation of the Fire Safe Senior Program that was initiated through Fire Prevention & Safety Grant funding in 2019. The Fire Safe Senior program provides free fire safety products for Hudson residents over 65 that are living independently in their own homes. Funds will used to purchase secure key boxes and carbon monoxide detectors for distribution to qualifying residents. The Hudson Fire Department was awarded $46,342.86 on September 11, 2020. The City's match is $2,318.14. The City has received a quote from the Knox Company (see attached), sole source provider of the secure key box system in the amount of $41,160.00 that includes 168 key boxes plus shipping and handling. The Knox Companies secure key box system is currently used by the City of Hudson Fire & EMS Departments, and we have over 450 Knox boxes currently in use at commercial and residential locations in Hudson. The remaining balance of the grant funding will be used to purchase approximately 250 carbon monoxide detectors in an amount not to exceed $7,500.00
Legal Authority for Proposed Legislation
Pursuant to Charter Section 6.04, Contracts & P...
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