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Home My WebLink About156-26 RESOLUTION Page 1 113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 Resolution: 156-26 File Number: 2026-1961 A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE AN APPLICATION FOR A STAFFING FOR ADEQUATE FIRE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE (SAFER) GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,848,461.00 TO HIRE 12 FULL- TIME FIREFIGHTERS WHEREAS, the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Grant Programs Directorate implements and administers the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program; and WHEREAS, SAFER grants were created to provide funding directly to fire departments and volunteer firefighter interest organizations to help them increase or maintain the number of trained “front line” firefighters available in their communities; and WHEREAS, the goal of SAFER is to enhance a local fire department’s ability to comply with staffing, response and operational standards established by the National Fire Protection Association; and WHEREAS, the Fire Department would like to utilize this opportunity to submit an application for a SAFER grant to fund 12 additional firefighter positions. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby authorizes Mayor Rawn to submit an application for the FY 2025 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant in the amount of $1,848,461.00 to hire 12 full-time firefighters. PASSED and APPROVED on June 16, 2026 Approved: _______________________________ Molly Rawn, Mayor Attest: _______________________________ Kara Paxton, City Clerk Treasurer Docusign Envelope ID: 37324E2B-84DA-8EF6-838D-EC29D8403816 Mailing address: 113 W. Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 www.fayetteville-ar.gov CITY COUNCIL MEMO 2026-1961 MEETING OF JUNE 16, 2026 TO: Mayor Rawn and City Council THROUGH: Brad Hardin, Fire Chief FROM: Granville Wynn, Fire Operations Manager SUBJECT: Staff request approval to apply for the FY 2025 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant program. RECOMMENDATION: Fire Department Administration recommends approval to apply for the FY 2025 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant program which, if awarded, will be used to hire 12 full-time firefighters to help facilitate four-person coverage on fire apparatus in the estimated amount of $1,848,461. BACKGROUND: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Grant Programs Directorate implements and administers the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grants. The Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grants (SAFER) was created to provide funding directly to fire departments and volunteer firefighter interest organizations to help them increase or maintain the number of trained, "front line" firefighters available in their communities. The goal of SAFER is to enhance the local fire departments' abilities to comply with staffing, response and operational standards established by the NFPA (NFPA 1710). DISCUSSION: The Fire Department would like to utilize this opportunity to submit an application for the SAFER grant program to request funding for twelve (12) additional firefighter positions. Per the FY2025 Notice of Funding Opportunity Document, “if awarded, recipients are required to contribute 25 percent of the actual costs incurred in each of the first and second years of the grant; and 65 percent of the actual costs incurred in the third year of the grant. In the first and second years of the grant, the amount of federal funding may not exceed 75 percent of the usual annual cost of a first year firefighter in that department at the time the grant application was submitted; and in the third year of the grant the amount of federal funding may not exceed 35 percent of the usual annual cost of a first year firefighter in that department. The “usual annual cost” includes a firefighter’s base salary (excluding non-FLSA overtime) and standard benefits package (including the average annual cost of health, dental, and vision insurance; FICA; life insurance; retirement and/or pension contributions; etc.) offered by the fire department to first-year firefighters.” The SAFER Grant has a three–year period of performance. BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT: If awarded and accepted, the FY 2025 SAFER Grant Program will increase our full-time equivalent (FTE) staff by twelve (12) firefighter positions, and a budget adjustment will appropriate funding for the grant award. The City will incur the initial new hire expenses of training, bunker gear, uniforms, physical examinations, and non- scheduled overtime hours. This will be in addition to the 25% of actual costs incurred for the first year. The Docusign Envelope ID: 37324E2B-84DA-8EF6-838D-EC29D8403816 Mailing address: 113 W. Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 www.fayetteville-ar.gov “usual annual cost” includes a firefighter’s base salary (excluding non-FLSA overtime) and standard benefits package (including the average annual cost of health, dental, and vision insurance; FICA; life insurance; retirement and/or pension contributions; etc.). During the second year of the SAFER grant performance period, the City would pay 25% of actual costs incurred and the cost of non-scheduled overtime. In the third year of the SAFER grant performance period, the City would incur 65% of the actual costs incurred and the cost of non- scheduled overtime. The Budget Estimate Summary reflects estimated grant funds reimbursing the city approximately $1,848,461.00 with the City’s net estimated expenses over the grant period projected to be approximately $1,149,043. ATTACHMENTS: 3. Staff Review Form, 4. FY2025 SAFER Grant Cost Estimate Summary, 5. FY2025 SAFER Grant Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Docusign Envelope ID: 37324E2B-84DA-8EF6-838D-EC29D8403816 Page 1 City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Legislation Text 113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 File #: 2026-1961 A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE AN APPLICATION FOR A STAFFING FOR ADEQUATE FIRE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE (SAFER) GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,848,461.00 TO HIRE 12 FULL-TIME FIREFIGHTERS WHEREAS, the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Grant Programs Directorate implements and administers the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program; and WHEREAS, SAFER grants were created to provide funding directly to fire departments and volunteer firefighter interest organizations to help them increase or maintain the number of trained “front line” firefighters available in their communities; and WHEREAS, the goal of SAFER is to enhance a local fire department’s ability to comply with staffing, response and operational standards established by the National Fire Protection Association; and WHEREAS, the Fire Department would like to utilize this opportunity to submit an application for a SAFER grant to fund 12 additional firefighter positions. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby authorizes Mayor Rawn to submit an application for the FY 2025 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant in the amount of $1,848,461.00 to hire 12 full-time firefighters. Docusign Envelope ID: 37324E2B-84DA-8EF6-838D-EC29D8403816 City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form 2026-1961 Item ID 6/16/2026 City Council Meeting Date - Agenda Item Only N/A for Non-Agenda Item Brad Hardin 5/28/2026 FIRE (300) Submitted By Submitted Date Division / Department Action Recommendation: Fire Department Administration recommends approval to apply for the FY 2025 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant program which, if awarded, will be used to hire 12 full-time firefighters to help facilitate four-person coverage on fire apparatus in the estimated amount of $1,848,461. Budget Impact: Account Number Fund Project Number Project Title Budgeted Item?No Total Amended Budget $- Expenses (Actual+Encum)$- Available Budget $- Does item have a direct cost?No Item Cost $- Is a Budget Amendment attached?No Budget Amendment $- Remaining Budget $- Purchase Order Number:Previous Ordinance or Resolution # Change Order Number:Approval Date: Original Contract Number: Comments: Docusign Envelope ID: 37324E2B-84DA-8EF6-838D-EC29D8403816 FY2025 SAFER GRANT Cost Estimate Summary Resources Year #1 Year #2 Year #3 Total Salary $999,168 $999,168 $999,168 $2,997,504 Uniforms, Equipment, & Physicals $97,932 $21,732 $21,732 $141,396 Sub-Total $1,097,100 $1,020,900 $1,020,900 $3,138,900 Federal Portion of Salary ($749,376) ($749,376) ($349,709) ($1,848,461) Docusign Envelope ID: 37324E2B-84DA-8EF6-838D-EC29D8403816 Docusign Envelope ID: 37324E2B-84DA-8EF6-838D-EC29D8403816 Docusign Envelope ID: 37324E2B-84DA-8EF6-838D-EC29D8403816 Docusign Envelope ID: 37324E2B-84DA-8EF6-838D-EC29D8403816 Docusign Envelope ID: 37324E2B-84DA-8EF6-838D-EC29D8403816 Docusign Envelope ID: 37324E2B-84DA-8EF6-838D-EC29D8403816 Docusign Envelope ID: 37324E2B-84DA-8EF6-838D-EC29D8403816 Docusign Envelope ID: 37324E2B-84DA-8EF6-838D-EC29D8403816 Docusign Envelope ID: 37324E2B-84DA-8EF6-838D-EC29D8403816 Docusign Envelope ID: 37324E2B-84DA-8EF6-838D-EC29D8403816 Docusign Envelope ID: 37324E2B-84DA-8EF6-838D-EC29D8403816 Docusign Envelope ID: 37324E2B-84DA-8EF6-838D-EC29D8403816 Docusign Envelope ID: 37324E2B-84DA-8EF6-838D-EC29D8403816 Docusign Envelope ID: 37324E2B-84DA-8EF6-838D-EC29D8403816 Docusign Envelope ID: 37324E2B-84DA-8EF6-838D-EC29D8403816 Docusign Envelope ID: 37324E2B-84DA-8EF6-838D-EC29D8403816 Docusign Envelope ID: 37324E2B-84DA-8EF6-838D-EC29D8403816 Docusign Envelope ID: 37324E2B-84DA-8EF6-838D-EC29D8403816 Docusign Envelope ID: 37324E2B-84DA-8EF6-838D-EC29D8403816 Docusign Envelope ID: 37324E2B-84DA-8EF6-838D-EC29D8403816 Docusign Envelope ID: 37324E2B-84DA-8EF6-838D-EC29D8403816 Docusign Envelope ID: 37324E2B-84DA-8EF6-838D-EC29D8403816 Docusign Envelope ID: 37324E2B-84DA-8EF6-838D-EC29D8403816 Docusign Envelope ID: 37324E2B-84DA-8EF6-838D-EC29D8403816 Docusign Envelope ID: 37324E2B-84DA-8EF6-838D-EC29D8403816 Docusign Envelope ID: 37324E2B-84DA-8EF6-838D-EC29D8403816 Docusign Envelope ID: 37324E2B-84DA-8EF6-838D-EC29D8403816 Docusign Envelope ID: 37324E2B-84DA-8EF6-838D-EC29D8403816 Docusign Envelope ID: 37324E2B-84DA-8EF6-838D-EC29D8403816 Docusign Envelope ID: 37324E2B-84DA-8EF6-838D-EC29D8403816 Docusign Envelope ID: 37324E2B-84DA-8EF6-838D-EC29D8403816 Docusign Envelope ID: 37324E2B-84DA-8EF6-838D-EC29D8403816 Docusign Envelope ID: 37324E2B-84DA-8EF6-838D-EC29D8403816 Docusign Envelope ID: 37324E2B-84DA-8EF6-838D-EC29D8403816 Docusign Envelope ID: 37324E2B-84DA-8EF6-838D-EC29D8403816 Docusign Envelope ID: 37324E2B-84DA-8EF6-838D-EC29D8403816 Docusign Envelope ID: 37324E2B-84DA-8EF6-838D-EC29D8403816 Docusign Envelope ID: 37324E2B-84DA-8EF6-838D-EC29D8403816 Docusign Envelope ID: 37324E2B-84DA-8EF6-838D-EC29D8403816 Docusign Envelope ID: 37324E2B-84DA-8EF6-838D-EC29D8403816 Docusign Envelope ID: 37324E2B-84DA-8EF6-838D-EC29D8403816 Docusign Envelope ID: 37324E2B-84DA-8EF6-838D-EC29D8403816 Docusign Envelope ID: 37324E2B-84DA-8EF6-838D-EC29D8403816 Docusign Envelope ID: 37324E2B-84DA-8EF6-838D-EC29D8403816 Docusign Envelope ID: 37324E2B-84DA-8EF6-838D-EC29D8403816 Docusign Envelope ID: 37324E2B-84DA-8EF6-838D-EC29D8403816 Docusign Envelope ID: 37324E2B-84DA-8EF6-838D-EC29D8403816 Docusign Envelope ID: 37324E2B-84DA-8EF6-838D-EC29D8403816 Docusign Envelope ID: 37324E2B-84DA-8EF6-838D-EC29D8403816 Docusign Envelope ID: 37324E2B-84DA-8EF6-838D-EC29D8403816 Docusign Envelope ID: 37324E2B-84DA-8EF6-838D-EC29D8403816 Docusign Envelope ID: 37324E2B-84DA-8EF6-838D-EC29D8403816 Docusign Envelope ID: 37324E2B-84DA-8EF6-838D-EC29D8403816 Docusign Envelope ID: 37324E2B-84DA-8EF6-838D-EC29D8403816 Docusign Envelope ID: 37324E2B-84DA-8EF6-838D-EC29D8403816 Docusign Envelope ID: 37324E2B-84DA-8EF6-838D-EC29D8403816 Docusign Envelope ID: 37324E2B-84DA-8EF6-838D-EC29D8403816 Docusign Envelope ID: 37324E2B-84DA-8EF6-838D-EC29D8403816 Docusign Envelope ID: 37324E2B-84DA-8EF6-838D-EC29D8403816 Docusign Envelope ID: 37324E2B-84DA-8EF6-838D-EC29D8403816 Docusign Envelope ID: 37324E2B-84DA-8EF6-838D-EC29D8403816 Docusign Envelope ID: 37324E2B-84DA-8EF6-838D-EC29D8403816 Docusign Envelope ID: 37324E2B-84DA-8EF6-838D-EC29D8403816 Docusign Envelope ID: 37324E2B-84DA-8EF6-838D-EC29D8403816 Docusign Envelope ID: 37324E2B-84DA-8EF6-838D-EC29D8403816 Docusign Envelope ID: 37324E2B-84DA-8EF6-838D-EC29D8403816 Docusign Envelope ID: 37324E2B-84DA-8EF6-838D-EC29D8403816 Docusign Envelope ID: 37324E2B-84DA-8EF6-838D-EC29D8403816 Docusign Envelope ID: 37324E2B-84DA-8EF6-838D-EC29D8403816 Docusign Envelope ID: 37324E2B-84DA-8EF6-838D-EC29D8403816