Title
A RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY THE CITY MANAGER TO THE OHIO BUREAU OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION FOR A FIREFIGHTER EXPOSURE TO ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS PROGRAM GRANT.
Executive Summary: Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation uses the Firefighter Exposure to Environmental Elements Grant (FEEEG) Program to partner with Ohio employers to minimize exposure to dangerous environmental elements. The program is available to eligible Ohio employers who wish to purchase qualified/allowed items for optimal protection against exposures.
Body
Legislative History
None.
Purpose & Explanation
Staff is seeking funding from the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation through a Firefighter Exposure to Environmental Elements Grant to fund the purchase of hoods with barrier protection. Staff will purchase 40 hoods with grant funding at a cost of $3,600.00. The grant amount would be $3,000.00. The Hudson Fire Department’s match would be $600.00. Each fire department is eligible for $15,000 in funding. The Fire Department received funding for a new washer/extractor and is attempting to use the remaining funds before they run out.
Timing Considerations
None.
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted
Supplemental Appropriation Required
X Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends that Council pass this Resolution, affirming the City Manager’s application submittal to the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation for a Firefighter Exposure to Environmental Elements Grant.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Jerry Varnes, Fire Chief
Rhonda Kadish, Grants Coordinator