Presenter/Contact
Presenter
Patrick O’Connell, Fire Captain
Contact Info
(830) 221-4265 - POConnell@nbtexas.org
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SUBJECT:
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Approval and ratification of the submission of the Helping Heroes Grant to the Flint Hills Resources and Koch Pipeline Company in the amount of $4,078 to purchase MultiRAE Lite gas monitors and authorizing the City Manager to accept funds and to execute all contract documents associated with the grant, if awarded.
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BACKGROUND / RATIONALE:
In 2012, Flint Hills Resources and Koch Pipeline Company began the Helping Heroes program. This program provides grants for the training, education, equipment, and emergency notification needs of Texas fire departments and emergency responders.
Grants awarded range from $1,000 to $10,000 and will be determined by a team of internal safety professionals based on the specific needs submitted by applicants.
The City Council’s strategic priorities include using a variety of funding sources for operational and capital needs. On August 15, 2017, staff submitted a grant application for the Helping HEROS Grant to the Flint Hills Resources and Koch Pipeline Company in the amount of $4,078 to purchase two MultiRAE Lite gas monitors with mounts.
The cost will cover the equipment purchase, assembly/installation and shipping.
Application Submission Date: 08/15/2017
Anticipated Funding Selection Date: 11/01/2017
Anticipated Award Date: 12/01/2017
ADDRESSES A NEED/ISSUE IN A CITY PLAN OR COUNCIL PRIORITY:
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Yes |
City Plan/Council Priority: |
Strategic Priorities: Infrastructure Objective 1a - Use a variety of funding sources for operational and capital needs. |
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no match requirement under this grant program.
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the submission of the Helping HEROS Grant to the Flint Hills Resources and Koch Pipeline Company in the amount of $4,078 to purchase MultiRAE Lite gas monitors and authorizing the City Manager to accept funds and to execute all contract documents associated with the grant, if awarded.