Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: Fire & Rescue Services
SUBJECT:
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Commission District(s): All
2021 Assistance to Firefighters Grant from U.S. Department of Homeland Security-Federal Emergency Agency Totaling $410,000.00
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Information Contact: Chief Darnell Fullum
Phone Number: 678-406-7731
PURPOSE:
To consider acceptance of the 2021 Assistance to Firefighters Grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security-Federal Emergency Agency in the amount of $372,727.27: and grant match funds of 10% in the amount of $37,272.73 for a total grant of $410,000.00
NEED/IMPACT:
The purpose of the Assistance to Firefighters program is to protect the health and safety of the public and firefighting personnel against fire and fire-related hazards. This grant award will cover the purchase of air compressor/cascade/fill stations for filling self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and the planning/development and training for the Peer Support Team. The performance period for the grant is
August 17, 2022 to August 16, 2024.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The grant requires a 10% grant match totaling $37,272.73
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
To approve the resolution and authorize the chief executive officer to execute all necessary documents....