Report Prepared by: Casey Wilson, Interim Fire Chief, Fire Department
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SUBJECT: Authorization to Submit a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) with an Estimated Total Project Cost of $1,000,000 for the Purchase of Live Fire Training Props to Complete Phase 2 of the Hawk Fire Training Facility
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers authorizing the submittal of a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) with an estimated total project cost of $1,000,000 for the purchase of live fire training props to complete phase 2 of the Hawk Fire Training Facility.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion authorizing the submittal of a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) with an estimated total project cost of $1,000,000 for the purchase of live fire training props to complete phase 2 of the Hawk Fire Training Facility.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve as recommended by staff; or,
2. Approve with modifications; or,
3. Refer to staff for reconsideration of specific items as requested by Council; or,
4. Continue to a future Council meeting; or,
5. Deny.
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Section 200
Charter of the City of Merced, Article IV, Section 405
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
Public safety as provided by the City Council goals and priorities.
DISCUSSION
Congress created the AFG grant programs to help address the significant staffing, equipment, training, and health and safety needs of fire departments. AFG grants fund equipment, training and other fire department needs. AFG grant program helps ensure that fire departments have the necessary training, equipment, and staffing to respond to emergency calls annually and to continue to reduce community risk.
The Fire Department is seeking authorization to submit a grant application in the estimated amount of $900,000 with...
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