HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002 03 25 Informational D Purchase of Physical Fitness Equipment for Firefighters
COMMISSION AGENDA
ITEM D
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INFORMATIONAL X
PUBLIC HEARING
REGULAR
March 25, 2002
Meeting
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Authorization
REQUEST: The Fire Department is informing the City Commission of receipt of grant funds to be
used to purchase physical fitness equipment for firefighters.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this Commission item is to inform the Commission that a grant for
$13,500 has been received from the Federal Emergency Management Agency / The
Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program 2001, with the sole purpose to purchase
physical fitness equipment.
CONSIDERATIONS:
The Fire Department at the April 23, 2001 City Commission Meeting requested and
was approved to apply for a 90/1 0 Federal Grant for firefighter wellness and fitness
equipment for $15,000 with the eity's share being $1,500. The grant award
notification was received in October 2001 and the funds were dispersed in March
2002.
In the grant request the Department outlined equipment that would be purchased for
both fire stations to strengthen the cardiac output of personnel. The equipment
included two (2) recumbent exercise bikes, two (2) rowing machines, two (2) stair
climbers, and weight training equipment. This equipment will be utilized in a program
enhancing firefighter health and safety in a fitness and welIness program.
FUNDING:
The received funds were deposited in the General Fund and will be made available to
purchase the described equipment in the Other Equipment Line Code in Fund 2210-
54610.
Informational Agenda Item D
March 25, 2002
Page 2
RECOMMENDATION:
For informational purposes only no action required.
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE:
Funds were deposited upon receipt and equipment will be purchased in the next 90
days.
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Copy of check received from The Federal Government.
COMMISSION ACTION:
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WINTER SPRINGS FL 32708
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