Presenter/Contact
Presenter
Patrick O’Connell, Interim Fire Chief
Contact Info
(830) 221-4267 - POConnell@nbtexas.org
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SUBJECT:
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Approval of a ratification for the submission of a grant application to the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation for safety equipment valued up to $32,850, and authorization for the City Manager to execute all contract documents associated with the grant, including formal acceptance of the equipment.
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BACKGROUND / RATIONALE:
The New Braunfels’ City Council strategic priorities include using a variety of funding sources for operational and capital needs. As such, New Braunfels Fire Department (“NBFD”) staff submitted a grant application to the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation (“Foundation”) to receive 50 ballistic rescue task force vests and accessories for a total Foundation cost not to exceed $32,850.
NBFD has received an award notification from the Foundation; therefore, Staff is requesting approval for a ratification of the grant application, and authorization for the City Manager to execute all contract documents associated with the award, such as formal acceptance of the equipment by the City. It is anticipated that the equipment will be delivered to NBFD by September 30, 2019.
The total value of the equipment is up to $32,850 with no match requirement; therefore, there is no cost to the City.
ADDRESSES A NEED/ISSUE IN A CITY PLAN OR COUNCIL PRIORITY:
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Yes |
Strategic Priorities |
Use a variety of funding sources for operational and capital needs. |
FISCAL IMPACT:
The granting agency will provide the requested safety equipment directly to NBFD at no cost therefore there is no fiscal impact to the City.
Recommendation
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of a ratification for the submission of a grant application to the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation for safety equipment valued up to $32,850, and authorization for the City Manager to execute all contract documents associated with the grant, including formal acceptance of the equipment.