File #: 2019-4369    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Consent
File created: 9/25/2019 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 10/22/2019 Final action: 10/22/2019
Title: Commission District(s): All Acceptance Of 2018 Assistance To Firefighters Grant From U. S. Department of Homeland Security - Federal Emergency Management Agency - Grants Funds Match Not To Exceed $18,104.55.
Attachments: 1. EMW-2018-FO-05678 - Award Package

                                    

Public Hearing:  YES      NO                                                   Department: Fire & Rescue Services                                     

 

SUBJECT:

Title

Commission District(s): All

Acceptance Of 2018 Assistance To Firefighters Grant From U. S. Department of Homeland Security - Federal Emergency Management Agency - Grants Funds Match Not To Exceed $18,104.55.

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Information Contact: Darnell Fullum

Phone Number: 678-406-7731

 

PURPOSE:

To accept the benefits, terms and conditions of the 2018 Assistance To Firefighters Grant from the U. S. Department of Homeland Security. The grant is to be used for the purchase of contractual services related to cancer screening for firefighters.   The amount of the award is $181,045.45.  The grant requires a 10% match of $18,104.55.  The proposed period of performance will be from 9/3/19 to 9/2/20.

 

NEED/IMPACT:

The grant will enable Fire Rescue to screen firefighters for cancer and other health related issues.

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

Grant Funds Match.  Not to exceed $18,104.55 over the one year term of the grant.

 

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommended Action

To approve the resolution and authorize the chief executive officer to execute all necessary documents for accepting the 2018 Assistance To Firefighters Grant from the U S Department of Homeland Security - Federal Emergency Management Agency