Title
A RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY THE CITY MANAGER TO THE OHIO BUREAU OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION FOR A SAFETY INTERVENTION GRANT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY’S EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE.
Executive Summary: The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation provides Safety Intervention Grant Program funding to Ohio public employers who wish to purchase equipment to substantially reduce or eliminate injuries and illnesses associated with a particular task or operation.
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Legislative History
None.
Purpose & Explanation
The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation could provide Safety Intervention Grant Program funding on a 75% (OBWC)/25% (City) matching basis, up to $40,000, to assist with the funding of a power ambulance cot and power cot loading system for one of the Hudson EMS ambulances.
Timing Considerations
The City Manager has submitted a grant application to receive funding in early 2017. The next round of funding is not available until mid-2017.
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted
Supplemental Appropriation Required
X Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends that City Council affirm the City Manager’s application for a Safety Intervention Grant from the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation for funding towards a power ambulance cot and power cot loader for one Hudson EMS ambulance.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Jerry Varnes, EMS Chief
Rhonda Kadish, Grants Coordinator