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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR HER DESIGNEE, TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OHIO DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AGENCY FOR A LOCAL GOVERNMENT SAFETY CAPITAL PROGRAM GRANT TO FUND A TORNADO SIREN SYSTEM.
Executive Summary: The Local Government Safety Capital Grant Program provides grant funding for the purchase of vehicles, equipment, facilities or systems needed to enhance public safety. This program could provide funding up to $100,000 for a tornado siren system.
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Legislative History
None.
Purpose & Explanation
Staff seeks authorization to apply for a grant from the Local Government Safety Capital Grant Program for funding for a tornado siren system. Eligible projects can receive grant funding up to $100,000.
Timing Considerations
The grant deadline is March 21, 2016. Grants will be awarded in May 2016.
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted
Supplemental Appropriation Required
X Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager or her designee to apply for grant funding from the Local Government Safety Capital Grant Program for funding for a tornado siren system.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Jerry Varnes, Fire Chief
Rhonda Kadish, Grants Coordinator