HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-06-06 PACKET 04.C.REQUEST OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION COUNCIL AGENDA
MEETING ITEM #
DATE 06 -06 -12
PREPARED BY Public Safety Craig Woolery
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT STAFF AUTHOR
COUNCIL ACTION REQUEST
Pass a motion approving the application for a grant through FEMA for the 2012 Assistance to
Firefighters Grants Program to purchase replacement self - contained breathing apparatus to
replace our current 12 year old equipment, for a total cost in the amount of $284,000.00 and
there is a 90/10 match, with a grant request from FEMA being $255,600.00 and the city portion
being $28,400.00.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Pass a motion approving the application for a grant through FEMA for the 2012 Assistance to
Firefighters Grants Program to purchase replacement self- contained breathing apparatus to
replace our current 12 year old equipment, for a total cost in the amount of $284,000.00 and
there is a 90/10 match, with a grant request from FEMA being $255,600.00 and the city portion
being $28,400.00.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
❑ MEMO /LETTER: Memo dated May 21, 2012 from Fire Chief Bob Byerly
ADMINISTRATORS COMMENTS
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To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
City Administrator Ryan Schroeder
Public Safety Director Craig Woolery
From: Fire Chief Bob Byerly
Date: May 21, 2012
Subject: 2012 Assistance for Firefighters Grant
INTRODUCTION
The Cottage Grove Fire Department is requesting permission to apply for a grant from FEMA
for the 2012 Assistance for Firefighters Grant process. The process will be opening
approximately june 4, 2012 and generally awardees hear if they will be receiving the grant
within 6 -12 months.
DISCUSSION.
The Fire Command Staff has decided to request via the 2011 AFG GRANT process, funds to
purchase replacement self- contained breathing apparatus to replace our current 12 year old
equipment. Life expectancy for our current SCBA's is 15 years.
SCBA allow firefighters to enter hazardous environments to perform essential interior
operations including offensive fire attack, victim search, rescue and removal, ventilation and
overhaul. They are also used at non -fire incidents involving hazardous materials and confined
spaces where there is a threat of toxic fumes or an oxygen deficient atmosphere.
ACTION REQUESTED
Staff request permission to apply for the 2012 Assistance for Firefighters Grant for the
purchase of replacement SCBA's. The grant is a 90/10 matching grant with the FEMA grant of
$255,600.00 and the City portion of $28,400.00 for a total purchase price of $284,000.00.