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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT A GRANT FROM THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES, FOR AN EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AND TRAINING GRANT.
Executive Summary: The Ohio Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Medical Services, has awarded Hudson EMS $4,800.00 for training equipment.
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Legislative History
Resolution No. 17-21 authorized the City Manager, or her designee, to apply for the grant, passed February 7, 2017.
Purpose & Explanation
The reimbursement grant will be used for the purchase of a Child CRISis Manikin. The mannequin costs approximately $5,400.00 and the grant will cover $4,800.00 of that cost.
Timing Considerations
Grant funds must be used by December 31, 2017.
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted
Supplemental Appropriation Required
X Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to accept grant funds 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, EMS Chief
Rhonda Kadish, Grants Coordinator