Title
A RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION BY THE CITY MANAGER’S DESIGNEE TO THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE FOR A FIRE DEPARTMENT INDIVIDUAL EQUIPMENT GRANT ON BEHALF OF THE HUDSON FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Executive Summary: The Ohio Department of Commerce provides funding through the Fire Department Individual Equipment Grant, up to $15,000, for personal protective equipment, self-contained breathing apparatuses, communications equipment, and miscellaneous equipment to assist departments with meeting state requirements for fire protection services.
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Legislative History
None.
Purpose & Explanation
Staff is seeking funding from the Fire Department Individual Equipment Grant for the replacement of hose up to $15,000. No match is required.
Timing Considerations
The grant application was submitted by the deadline of February 1, 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, or her designee’s, application for a Fire Department Individual Equipment Grant through the Ohio Department of Commerce on behalf of the Hudson Fire Department.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Jerry Varnes, Fire Chief
Rhonda Kadish, Grants Coordinator