Report Prepared by: Janet German, Management Analyst, Fire Department
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SUBJECT: Approval to Accept and Appropriate $24,973 in Grant Funds from the California Fire Foundation (CFF); and Approval to Use Pooled Cash to Cover the Appropriation Until Grant Funds are Reimbursed
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving to accept and appropriate $24,973 in grant funds from the California Fire Foundation (CFF) under their 2023 Statewide Climate-Related Wildfire & Disaster Prevention and Preparedness grant; and approving the use of pooled cash to cover the appropriation until grant funds are reimbursed.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Accepting $24,973 from California Fire Foundation's 2023 Statewide Climate-Related Wildfire & Disaster Prevention and Preparedness grant, increasing revenue and appropriating the same in Fund 1000-General Fund-Fire, Project GR240016; and,
B. Authorizing the use of pooled cash to cover the appropriation until grant funds are reimbursed; and,
C. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make the necessary budget adjustments; and,
D. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute all documents, including any amendments.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by staff;
2. Approve, subject to other than recommended by staff, identify specific findings;
3. Refer to staff for reconsideration of specific items as requested by Council; or,
4. Continue to a future City Council meeting; or,
5. Deny request, which would result in the City of Merced being unable to use the California Fire Foundation's funds.
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Section 200 - Powers
Charter of the City of Merced, Section 405 - Powers Vested in the City Council
Charter of the City of Merced, Section 1105 - Budget Appropriations
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
Public Safety, as provided for the in 2023-24 Budget.
DISCUSSION
The California Fire Foundation (CFF), a nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable organization formed in 1987...
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