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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR HER DESIGNEE, TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FOR A FEMA FIRE PREVENTION & SAFETY GRANT AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Executive Summary: The purpose of the Fire Prevention & Safety Grant Program is to enhance the safety of the public and firefighters with respect to fire and fire-related hazards by assisting fire prevention programs and supporting firefighter health and safety research and development.
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Legislative History
None.
Purpose & Explanation
Staff seeks authorization to apply for a Fire Prevention & Safety Grant to implement a fire prevention program aimed at the at-risk senior citizen population. The program would include installation of residential key security boxes and hearing impaired smoke detectors in 100 homes. The grant could fund up to approximately $51,000 requiring a 5% match (approximately $2,550).
Timing Considerations
The deadline for the application is March 16, 2018.
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted
Supplemental Appropriation Required
X Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends that Council authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to apply for grant funding through the Department of Homeland Security’s FEMA Fire Prevention & Safety Grant program on behalf of the Hudson Fire Department.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Jerry Varnes, Fire Chief
Rhonda Kadish, Grants Coordinator