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Home My WebLink About167-15 RESOLUTIONOF fAYETTe Vc^ x 4.?.XANS.PS 113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 Resolution: 167-16 File Number: 2015-0396 FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT: A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE ACCEPTANCE OF A 90/10 ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT FROM THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY IN THE AMOUNT OF $65,883.00 FOR THE PURCHASE OF WASHER EXTRACTORS AND DRYING CABINETS FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, AND TO APPROVE A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT 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 the acceptance of a 90/10 Assistance to Firefighters Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency in the amount of $65,883.00 for the purchase of washer extractors and drying cabinets for the Fire Department. Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby approves a budget adjustment, a copy of which is attached to this Resolution. PASSED and APPROVED on 9/15/2015 oo�01%1�11 REf/,/ `tea • �,i �. Attest: ;RKANSP J=� '111111 �%o Sondra E. Smith, City Clerk Treasurer Paye 1 Printed on 9116115 ,T.. City of Fayetteville, Arkansas 113 West Mountain Street °....- Fayetteville, AR 72701 =_ (479) 575-8323 y Text File File Number: 2016-0396 Agenda Date: 9/15/2015 Version: 1 Status: Passed In Control: City Council Meeting File Type: Resolution Agenda Number: A. 12 FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT: A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE ACCEPTANCE OF A 90/10 ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT FROM THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY IN THE AMOUNT OF $65,883.00 FOR THE PURCHASE OF WASHER EXTRACTORS AND DRYING CABINETS FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, AND TO APPROVE A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT 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 the acceptance of a 90/10 Assistance to Firefighters Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency in the amount of $65,883.00 for the purchase of washer extractors and drying cabinets for the Fire Department. Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby approves a budget adjustment, a copy of which is attached to this Resolution. City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Page 1 Printed on 911812015 City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form 2015-0396 Legistar File ID 9/15/2015 City Council Meeting Date - Agenda Item Only N/A for Non -Agenda Item David Dayringer 8/26/2015 Fire / Fire Department Submitted By Submitted Date Division / Department Action Recommendation: Approval of a resolution authorizing acceptance of an Assistance To Firefighters Grant from The Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in the amount of $65,883.00, and approving a budget adjustment to the Fire FEMA Grant Ops/Safety (31503.1) project which utilizes Fire ACT 833 Revenue for the 10% percent grant match ($6,588) and 5% contingency funds ($3,624) to allow total funding of $76,095 for the Washer Extractors and Drying Cabinets per AFG Grant Guidelines. 1010.3020.5801.00 Account Number 31503.1 Project Number Budget Impact: General Fund Fire FEMA Grant - Operations/Safety Equipment Project Title Budgeted Item? No Current Budget $ - Funds Obligated $ - Current Balance $ - Does item have a cost? No Item Cost $ - Budget Adjustment Attached? Yes Budget Adjustment $ 76,095.00 Remaining Budget $ 76,095.00 V20140710 Previous Ordinance or Resolution # Original Contract Number: Comments: Approval Date: CITY OF ray . Lunic ARKANSAS MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 15, 2015 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: David Dayringer, Fire Chief DATE: August 26, 2015 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO SUBJECT: Approval of a resolution authorizing acceptance of an Assistance to Firefighters Grant from The Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in the amount of $65,883.00, and approving a budget adjustment. RECOMMENDATION: Approval of a resolution authorizing acceptance of an Assistance To Firefighters Grant from The Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in the amount of $65,883.00, and approving a budget adjustment to the Fire FEMA Grant Ops/Safety (31503.1) project which utilizes Fire ACT 833 Revenue for the 10% percent grant match ($6,588) and 5% contingency funds ($3,624) to allow total funding of $76,095 for the Washer Extractors and Drying Cabinets per AFG Grant Guidelines. BACKGROUND: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Grant Programs Directorate implements and administers the Assistance to Firefighters (AFG) Grants. The purpose of the AFG Program is to enhance, through direct financial assistance, the health and safety of the public and firefighting personnel and to provide a continuum of support for emergency responders regarding fire, medical, and all -hazard events. The Fire Department submitted an application for the AFG grant program to request funding for Washer -Extractors and Dryers for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Proper decontamination and drying of protective gear improves firefighter health and safety and is key to reducing risk to firefighters. DISCUSSION: We will use the grant to purchase and install specially designed washer -extractors and drying cabinets. These units will enable the Firefighters to extract the dangerous carcinogens and toxic particulates from their personal protective firefighting gear, and keep from spreading these cancer causing agents to other Firefighters and their homes and families. BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT: Approving a budget adjustment to the Fire FEMA Grant Ops/Safety (31503.1) project which utilizes Fire ACT 833 Revenue for the 10% percent grant match ($6,588) and 5% contingency funds ($3,624) to allow total funding of $76,095 for the Washer Extractors and Drying Cabinets per AFG Grant Guidelines. ATTACHMENTS: Grant Award Letter and Documents, Budget Adjustment Mailing Address: 113 W. Mountain Street www.fayetteville-ar.gov Fayetteville, AR 72701 • 1111 F\I 1/0\/-1 hookfice - -- yRtvc,5v-* City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form C,/Y V ln 2014-0524 Legistar File ID (ikt catV I pi,'^J City Council Meeting Date-Agenda Item Only N/A for Non-Agenda Item David Dayringer 11/13/2014 Fire/ Fire Department Submitted By Submitted Date Division/Department Action Recommendation: The Fire Department requests approval to apply for the FY 2014 Assistance to Firefighters(AFG)Grant program. Budget Impact: 1010.3020.5801.00 General Account Number Fund 33047.1 Fixed Assets Project Number Project Title Budgeted Item? No Current Budget $ 149.00 Funds Obligated Current Balance $ 149.001 Does Item have a cost? Yes Item Cost $ 13,600.00 Budget Adjustment Attached? No Budget Adjustment Remaining Budget $ (13,451.00)f ENTER ; V20140610 Previous Ordinance or Resolution# // / Original Contract Number: veski Approval Date: I I"`2-D 14 Comments: The Fayetteville Fire Department upon approval from Administration will be applying for the 2014 Assistance to Firefighters Grant(AFG)in the amount of$136,000 for the purpose of purchasing washer-extractors and dryers to properly clean and maintain personal protective equipment at each fire station. The grant match that is required is 10%which would be approximately$13,600 which would be paid for by utilizing ACT 833 Funds. if awarded the grant,the matching funds for the purchase would be expensed from 1010.3020.5801.00.33047.1 Fixed Assets. The ACT 833 Fire Escrow account 1010.1530.00 currently has a balance of$166,541.02. o CITY OF • e ev• a STAFF MEMO ARKANSAS TO: Mayor and Administrative Staff FROM: David Dayringer, Fire Chief DATE: November 13, 2014 SUBJECT: The Fire Department requests approval to apply for the FY 2014 Assistance to Firefighters(AFG)Grant program. RECOMMENDATION: Fire Department Administration recommends approval to apply for the FY 2014 Assistance to Firefighters(AFG)Grant program which, if awarded, would allow for the purchase of washer- extractors and dryers for personal protective equipment(PPE)in each fire station. BACKGROUND: The Department of Homeland Security(OHS)Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Grant Programs Directorate implements and administers the Assistance to Firefighters (AFG)Grants. The purpose of the AFG Program is to enhance, through direct financial assistance, the health and safety of the public and firefighting personnel and to provide a continuum of support for emergency responders regarding fire, medical, and all-hazard events. DISCUSSION: The Fire Department would like to utilize this opportunity to submit an application for the AFG grant program to request funding for washer-extractors and dryers for Personal Protective Equipment(PPE)at each Fire Station. This is a needed investment to protect firefighters from dirty gear contaminated with particulates and carcinogens. Studies have shown that there are residual effects from the contaminants stuck on the gear. Those contaminants could hurt firefighters, or cross-contaminate their families. There can be long-term, negative health effects on firefighters. The washer extractors and drying cabinets are specialized equipment developed specifically to properly decontaminate and dry protective gear.This equipment will improve firefighter health and safety and is key to reducing risk to firefighters. BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT: If the grant is awarded, the city would incur the matching grant amount of 10%which will be approximately$ 13,600 of the total grant amount requested of$136,000 for washer extractors and dryers at each fire station. The funding for this match will come from ACT 833 Funds. If awarded the grant, the matching funds for the purchase would be expensed from 1010.3020.5801.00.33047.1 Fixed Assets. The ACT 833 Fire Escrow account 1010.1530.00 currently has a balance of$166,541.02. Mailing Address: 113 W.Mountain Street www.fayetteville-ar.gov Fayetteville,AR 72701