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Assistance to Firefighters Grant FY2010 Application for Backup Paging and Engine Equipment (NB)
This item requests that the Commission authorize the City Manager to execute a grant award, if awarded, for the FY2010 Assistance to Firefighters Grant for backup paging and engine equipment.
Explanation
In May 2010, Gainesville Fire Rescue (GFR) submitted an application for Federal funds under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant for FY2010. The application seeks funding for equipment that will maintain the department's preparedness to rapidly deploy equipped emergency assets to incidents, including a remote paging module and server that will allow the initial function of dispatching to occur from a secondary location should there be a primary system failure, and the equipment required to complete the stocking of two spare engine companies. This will enable GFR to activate two additional staffed assets with the appropriate tools and equipment aboard during times of need.
Fiscal Note
The total cost of the project is estimated at $83,342; the Federal Share is 80% or $66,673.60; and the Applicant Share is expected to be 20% or $16,668.40. Matching funds will be identified in the GFR operating budget.
Recommendation
The City Commission authorize the City Manager, if awarded the grant, to: 1) execute the grant award contract and other necessary documents, pending approval by the City Attorney as to form and legality; and 2) approve the required payments process for expending the grant funds and matching funds.
Alternate Recommendation A: The City Commission not authorize the City Manager to execute the grant award contract or provide the required match funding.