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Fayetteville, AR 72701
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Resolution: 84-20
File Number: 2020-0134
90/10 ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT:
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE AN APPLICATION FOR A 90/10 ASSISTANCE TO
FIREFIGHTERS GRANT FROM THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY IN THE
AMOUNT OF $300,000.00 FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO BRUSH TRUCK VEHICLES FOR THE
FIRE DEPARTMENT
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 an application
for a 90/10 Assistance to Firefighters Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency in the amount
of $300,000.00 for the purchase of two brush truck vehicles for the Fire Department.
PASSED and APPROVED on 3/3/2020
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File Number: 2020-0134
Agenda Date: 3/3/2020 Version: 1 Status: Passed
In Control: City Council Meeting File Type: Resolution
Agenda Number: A. 12
90/10 ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT:
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE AN APPLICATION FOR A 90/10 ASSISTANCE TO
FIREFIGHTERS GRANT FROM THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY IN THE
AMOUNT OF $300,000.00 FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO BRUSH TRUCK VEHICLES FOR THE
FIRE DEPARTMENT
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 an application for a
90/10 Assistance to Firefighters Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency in the amount of
$300,000.00 for the purchase of two brush truck vehicles for the Fire Department.
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City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form
2020-0134
Legistar File ID
3/3/2020
City Council Meeting Date - Agenda Item Only
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Brad Hardin 2/12/2020 FIRE (300)
Submitted By Submitted Date Division / Department
Action Recommendation:
The Fire Department requests approval to apply for the FY 2019 Assistance to Firefighters (AFG) Grant program
which, if awarded, would allow for the purchase of two Brush Truck Vehicles to respond to Wildland Urban
Interface Fire Responses.
Account Number
Project Number
Budgeted Item? No
Does item have a cost? Yes
Budget Adjustment Attached? No
Purchase Order Number:
Change Order Number:
Original Contract Number:
Budget Impact:
Current Budget
Funds Obligated
Current Balance
Item Cost
Budget Adjustment
Remaining Budget
Fund
Project Title
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$ 30,000.00
$ (30,000.00)
Previous Ordinance or Resolution #
Approval Date:
V20180321
Comments: The grant match that is required is 10% which would be approximately $30,000 paid for from ACT 833 Funds. If
the grant is awarded and accepted by Council then a budget adjustment would then occur moving funds into the
special grants expense account with a new project number.
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MEETING OF MARCH 3, 2020
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Brad Hardin, Fire Chief
DATE: February 12, 2020
CITY COUNCIL MEMO
SUBJECT: The Fire Department requests approval to apply for the FY 2019 Assistance to
Firefighters (AFG) Grant program which, if awarded, would allow for the purchase of two Brush
Truck Vehicles to respond to Wildland Urban Interface Fire Responses.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Fire Department requests approval to apply for the FY 2019 Assistance to Firefighters
(AFG) Grant program which, if awarded, would allow for the purchase of two Brush Truck
Vehicles to respond to Wildland Urban Interface Fire Responses.
BACKGROUND:
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) 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 firefighting
personnel. These Brush Truck Vehicles will allow for enhanced response capabilities specific to
wildland and brush fires within our urban interface City surroundings.
DISCUSSION:
The Fire Department would like to utilize this opportunity to submit an application for the
AFG grant program to request funding to purchase two brush truck vehicles. These
apparatus will ensure quality wildland/brush fire vehicles are available to respond to our
city's fire response needs.
BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT:
If the grant is awarded, the City would incur the matching grant amount of 10% which will be
approximately $30,000 of the total grant amount requested of $300,000. The funding for this
match will come from ACT 833 Funds.
Mailing Address:
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Fayetteville, AR 72701