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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR HER DESIGNEE, TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY FOR A FIRE PREVENTION AND SAFETY GRANT.
Executive Summary: The purpose of the Fire Prevention & Safety grant is to fund fire prevention and safety activities.
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Legislative History
None.
Purpose & Explanation
The Fire Prevention and Safety Grant could provide funding of approximately $15,000 for an electronic fire extinguisher training tool for the Hudson Fire Department to provide fire extinguisher training to businesses, residents, and students. There is a 5% match required for the grant.
Timing Considerations
The deadline for the grant is May 6, 2016.
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted
Supplemental Appropriation Required
X Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to apply for grant funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for a Fire Prevention & Safety Grant to fund an electronic fire extinguisher training tool.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Jerry Varnes, Fire Chief
Rhonda Kadish, Grants Coordinator