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: $108,279.00 in Assistance to Firefighter Grant funding was requested for the purchase of 46 P-25 compliant portable radios and 2 P-25 compliant pyramid vehicle repeaters. A $10,827.00 match is required.
Body
Legislative History
None
Purpose & Explanation
The primary goal of the Assistance to Firefighter Program is to meet the firefighter and emergency response needs of fire departments and emergency medical service organizations.
Timing Considerations
The application was due on October 26, 2018.
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted
Supplemental Appropriation Required
X Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends that City Council affirm the City Manager’s Designee’s application for a Department of Homeland Security and Federal Emergency Management Agency Assistance to Firefighter Grant.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Jeff Knoblauch, Assistant City Manager
Rhonda Kadish, Grants Coordinator