File #: 2023-0795    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Preliminary Item
File created: 6/23/2023 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 7/11/2023 Final action:
Title: Commission District(s): All Commission Districts 2022 Assistance to Firefighters Grant totaling $393,610.00
Attachments: 1. EMW-2022-FG-06378 - Award Package

                                    

Public Hearing:  YES      NO                                                   Department: Fire & Rescue Services                                     

 

SUBJECT:

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Commission District(s): All Commission Districts

2022 Assistance to Firefighters Grant totaling $393,610.00

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Information Contact: Chief Darnell Fullum

Phone Number: 678-406-7731

 

PURPOSE:

To consider acceptance of the 2022 Assistance to Firefighters Grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in the amount of $357,827.27: and match funds of 10% in the amount of $35,782.73 for a total grant of $393,610.00

 

NEED/IMPACT:

The purpose of the Assistance to Firefighter grant program is to protect the health and safety of the public and firefighter personnel against fire and fire related hazards. This grant award will cover the purchase of a fire training structure and implementation of a full psychological and behavioral health program to include development, training, prevention, and wellness checks.

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

The grant requires a 10% match totaling $35,782.73.

 

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommended Action

To approve the resolution and authorize the chief executive officer to execute all necessary documents....