Legislation Details

File #: 2026-1453    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Consent
File created: 10/1/2026 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 10/13/2026 Final action:
Title: Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Fiscal Year 2025 Fire Prevention and Safety Grant Federal Funding of $254,491.42 with a County Contribution of $12,724.58
Attachments: 1. EMW-2025-FP-01051 - Award Package

                                    

Public Hearing:  YES ☐     NO ☒                                                  Department: Fire & Rescue Services                                     

 

SUBJECT:

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Commission District(s): All Commission Districts

Fiscal Year 2025 Fire Prevention and Safety Grant Federal Funding of $254,491.42 with a County Contribution of $12,724.58

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Information Contact: Melvin K. Carter, Fire Chief

Phone Number: (404) 406-7750

 

PURPOSE:

To accept a grant award from the Department of Homeland Security in the amount of $254,491.42 with a contribution of $12,724.58 from DeKalb County for a total approved budget of $267,216.00

 

NEED/IMPACT:

A grant award notification was provided to DeKalb County Fire Rescue in the amount of $254,491.42.  The Department has identified the following equipment for purchase: (4,688) Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Combination Alarms.

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

DeKalb County must contribute $12,724.58

 

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommended Action

To approve the resolution and authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute all necessary documents...