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A RESOLUTION AFFIRMING APPLICATION SUBMISSION BY THE CITY MANAGER TO THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, DIVISION OF STATE FIRE MARSHAL, FOR A MULTI-AGENCY RADIO COMMUNICATION SYSTEM GRANT.
Executive Summary: Staff has requested $49,944.00 in grant funding for the purchase of 30 Multi-Agency Radio Communication System (MARCS) compatible portable radios for the Hudson Fire Department. No City matching funds are required.
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Legislative History
None
Purpose & Explanation
The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal (SFM) provides funding for recipients to purchase systems, equipment and/or services that are part of, integrated into, or otherwise interoperable with the Multi-Agency Radio Communication System (MARCS) operated by the State of Ohio with respect to providing fire protection services.
Timing Considerations
The grant period is open through December 14, 2018
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted
Supplemental Appropriation Required
X Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends that City Council affirm the City Manager’s application for a Multi-Agency Radio Communication System Grant from the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshall.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Jeff Knoblauch, Finance Director
Rhonda Kadish, Grants Coordinator