TO: Mayor and City Commission
FROM: Douglas E. Smith, City Manager
DATE: October 28, 2015
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RETROACTIVELY ACCEPTING THE 2014 ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT (AFG) FUNDING FROM THE US DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) FOR STRETCHER AND LOADING DEVICES; PROVIDING FOR FEDERAL SHARE COST OF 90% ($325,012), 10% SHARE COST TO THE CITY OF MARGATE ($32,501), FOR A TOTAL PROJECT GRANT AWARD OF $357,513
BACKGROUND: The City of Margate was awarded a FEMA AFG grant for power lift stretchers and power stair chairs. This equipment is the latest technology and has proven to reduce firefighter injuries caused by the lifting of patients and carrying patients up and down stairs. This equipment lifts patients automatically. A future agenda item will be presented for the purchase of the equipment. Staff previously accepted the grant; this item is presented for approval of the Commission for retroactive acceptance of the grant.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve.
FISCAL IMPACT: The City was awarded $325,012 through the 2014 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG). The City’s match, representing 10%, is $32,501. Funding is available within the Fire Department budget.
CONTACT PERSON: Dan Booker, Interim Fire Chief