Presenter/Contact
Presenter
Greg Guenther, Fire Lieutenant
Contact Info
(830) 221-4203 - gguenther@nbtexas.org
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SUBJECT:
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Approval of the ratification of a grant application to the FY2016 Fire Prevention and Safety Grant under the Federal Emergency Management Agency in the amount of $132,560 for the purchase of a fire demonstration trailer with educational equipment, and authorizing the City Manager to accept funds and execute all contract documents associated with the grant if awarded.
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BACKGROUND / RATIONALE:
City Council’s strategic priorities include using a variety of funding sources for operational and capital needs. Staff submitted a grant application on October 30, 2016 to State Farm requesting funding for the acquisition of a residential fire demonstration trailer. Unfortunately, the Fire Department was not awarded for funding due to the scale of the project.
The Department feels that this is still a viable project and has submitted a grant application to the FY2016 Fire Prevention and Safety Grant under the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in the amount of $132,560 for the same project. The grant would fund the purchase of a fire demonstration trailer and educational robot which will be used to demonstrate residential home safety and fire prevention.
Application Submission Date: 05/19/2017
Anticipated Funding Selection Date: 07/01/2017
Anticipated Award Date: 08/01/2017
ADDRESSES A NEED/ISSUE IN A CITY PLAN OR COUNCIL PRIORITY:
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City Plan/Council Priority |
Strategic Priorities: Infrastructure 2 - Use a variety of funding sources for operational and capital needs. Public Safety 4 - Continue to ensure the protection of citizens’ lives and property. |
FISCAL IMPACT:
The FY2016 Fire Prevention and Safety Grant total project cost is $132,560. The match requirement of for this grant is 5 percent of the project: $6,312. The match funds will be supported by the General Fund via a transfer to the Grant Fund.
Recommendation
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the ratification of the submission of a grant application to the FY2016 Fire Prevention and Safety Grant under the Federal Emergency Management Agency in the amount of $132,560 for the purchase of a fire demonstration trailer with educational equipment and authorizing the City Manager to accept funds and execute all contract documents associated with the grant if awarded.