City of Gainesville - File #: 090004.

• File #: 090004.
• Version: 1
• Name: US Fire Administration Grant for Firefighter Operations and Safety - Revised Match (NB)
• Type: Staff Recommendation
• Status: Passed
• File created: 7/1/2010
• In control: City Manager
• Final action: 7/1/2010
• Title: US Fire Administration Grant for Firefighter Operations and Safety - Revised Match (NB) This item involves a request for the Commission to authorize the City Manager to increase the approved amount of match funding available for this grant.

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
7/1/2010	1	City Commission	Approved as Recommended	Pass
5/21/2009	0	City Commission	Approved as Recommended	Pass

Title

US Fire Administration Grant for Firefighter Operations and Safety - Revised Match (NB)

This item involves a request for the Commission to authorize the City Manager to increase the approved amount of match funding available for this grant.

Explanation

In May 2009, Gainesville Fire Rescue applied to the United States Fire Administration for a federal Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) for the purchase of staffing software.  At the time of application, the City's 20% match was projected to be no greater than $13,950.  The AFG application was approved on April 23, 2010 and is open through April 22, 2011.  The grant award was increased by the USFA by an inflationary amount of approximately 7% from $69,750 to $78,750.  This brings the City's 20% match amount to $15,750.

Fiscal Note

 The additional match amount of $1,800 will be identified within the departmental budget.

Recommendation  

The City Commission authorize the City Manager to approve expending the increase in matching funds.

Alternative Recommendation A:  The City Commission not authorize the City Manager to approve expending the increase in matching funds.