Title
A RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION BY THE CITY MANAGER’S DESIGNEE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FOR A FEMA FIRE PREVENTION & SAFETY GRANT FOR THE HUDSON FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Executive Summary: The purpose of the Fire Prevention & Safety Grant Program is to enhance the safety of the public and firefighters with respect to fire and fire-related hazards by assisting fire prevention programs and supporting firefighter health and safety research and development.
Body
Legislative History
None.
Purpose & Explanation
Staff seeks authorization to apply for a Fire Prevention & Safety Grant to implement a fire prevention program aimed at the at-risk senior citizen population. The program would include installation of residential Knox boxes and hearing impaired smoke detectors in 100 homes. The grant could fund up to approximately $51,000 requiring a 5% match (approximately $2,550).
Timing Considerations
The Hudson Fire Department determined a need for the grant funds on May 10, 2017, and a grant application was submitted by the May 19, 2017, deadline.
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted
Supplemental Appropriation Required
X Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends that Council affirm the City Manager’s Designee’s application for grant funding through the Department of Homeland Security’s FEMA Fire Prevention & Safety Grant program on behalf of the Hudson Fire Department.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Jerry Varnes, Fire Chief
Rhonda Kadish, Grants Coordinator