Title
A RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY THE CITY MANAGER’S DESIGNEE TO THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE DIVISION OF STATE FIRE MARSHAL FOR A FIRE DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT GRANT ON BEHALF OF THE HUDSON FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Brief Description: An application for funding of $14,008.00 towards the purchase of P-25 compliant 800MHz portable radios for the Hudson Fire Department was submitted. The Department of Commerce awards grants up to $15,000.00 to qualifying fire departments for personal protective clothing, self-contained breathing apparatuses, communications equipment and miscellaneous equipment. No match is required.
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Legislative History
None
Purpose & Explanation
Staff is seeking funding from the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal through a Fire Department Equipment Grant to assist with the purchase of P-25 compliant 800MHz portable radios for the Hudson Fire Department in conjunction with the migration to 800MHz radios. No match is required. Staff is also seeking funding for 800MHz radio equipment through a FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant.
Legal Authority for Proposed Legislation
Pursuant to Charter Section 6.04, Contracts & Purchasing:
Competitively bid and advertised for two consecutive weeks; bid tab attached: [Yes/No/NA])
Joint or Cooperative Purchase Program
Professional Services
X Other - Not applicable.
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted (Account #, $)
Supplemental Appropriation Required (Account #, $)
X Appropriation Not Required
Does this legislation require use of an emergency clause?
Yes [if so, explain why]
X No
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends that Council pass this Resolution, affirming the City Manager’s Designee’s application submittal to the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal for a Fire Department Equipment Grant.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Jerry Varnes, Fire Chief
Rhonda Kadish, Grants Coordinator