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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR HER DESIGNEE, TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES, FOR AN EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES TRAINING AND EQUIPMENT GRANT ON BEHALF OF HUDSON EMS.
Executive Summary: The Ohio Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Medical Services, provides grants to assist EMS organizations with the purchase of approved training and equipment.
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Legislative History
None
Purpose & Explanation
Staff is seeking a reimbursement grant from the Ohio Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Medical Services, for a Child CRISis Manikin. The mannequin costs $5,400, and if awarded, the grant would be for a partial reimbursement.
Timing Considerations
The grant application is due April 1, 2017.
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 the Emergency Medical Services Training and Equipment grant from the Ohio Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Medical Services, on behalf of Hudson EMS.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Jerry Varnes, Fire/EMS Chief
Larry Nichols, EMS Deputy Chief
Rhonda Kadish, Grants Coordinator