HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004 01 12 Informational 308COMMISSION AGENDA
ITEM 308
January 12, 2004
Meeting
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REQUEST: Fire Department informing the City Commission of approval for 2003 Assistance to
Firefighters Grant Program to be used for Fire Station 24 fire sprinkler/alarm system,
and diesel smoke filters for fire apparatus.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this item is to inform the Commission that the Fire Department has
been awarded a Federal Grant for $65,979 with the Federal Emergency Management
Agency / Assistance to Firefighters Grant :Program 2003, with the purpose of Fire
Operations and Firefighter Safety to install a fire sprinkler and alarm system for Fire
Station 24, and to purchase and install "NO SMOKE" diesel filters on all fire
apparatus.
CONSIDERATIONS:
The Fire Department requested and was approved to apply for a 90/10 Federal Grant
for firefighter operations and firefighter safety equipment for $73,310 with the City's
share being $7,331. The grant award notification was received in December 2003 and
the funds will need to be expended within 11 months.
In the grant request, the :Department outlined the need for a fire sprinkler and alarm
system for Fire Station 24 at 102 North Moss Road that was built in 1974 and did not
incorporate these safety features. In addition, the department requested a diesel exhaust
filtering system for all fire apparatus that removes hazardous vapors. Both of these
requested items will enhance our ability to protect the health, safety and welfare of
employees and visitors to the fire department.
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January 12, 2004
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FUNDING:
The funds will be received from the Federal Government and will be deposited in the
General Fund and will be made available to purchase and install the described
equipment as prescribed in the grant.
RECOMMENDATION:
For informational purposes only no action required.
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE:
Funds will be deposited upon receipt and installation will be completed within the next
9 months.
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COMMISSION ACTION: