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File #: 20-0061    Version: 1 Name: A Resolution to Apply for the FY19 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
File created: 1/31/2020 In control: City Council
On agenda: 2/17/2020 Final action: 2/17/2020
Title: A Resolution to Apply for the FY19 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program
Title
A Resolution to Apply for the FY19 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program

Summary
The Foley Fire Department is needing to continue the scheduled replacement of certain fire/rescue equipment, namely its AED/cardiac monitors and CPR assist devices. The Assistance to Firefighters Grant for FY 2019 application period has been released, and the AED’s and CPR assist devices are considered a funding priority. We are requesting approval to apply for the FY 2019 Assistance to Firefighters Grant for $75,000 with a $3,750 match.

Budgetary Impact:
Non-Capital Item:
____ Budgeted under account #_______________ (discussion item)
____ Not budgeted, requesting transfer of $__________ from Account #______________ to Account #_____________.
____ Not budgeted requiring increase to account #___________ in the amount of $_______.

Capital - Departmental
____ Budgeted under account #______________ for $___________ and described in budget as __________________________________.
____Additional amount needed, if any: Increase in budget of $_____________ OR, transfer of $___________ from Account #____________ to Account #_______________
___ Not Budgeted - account # __________________________ requires budget increase of ____________.

Capital Project - **THE PRE-PROJECT CHECKLIST AND BUDGET CHECKLIST MUST BE ATTACHED TO THIS FILE**
In current year Capital Projects Plan:
_____ Yes, planned amount $___________, requesting $_________ as total project estimate, including contingencies, under account #_________________
_____ No, requesting $___________ as total project estimate, including contingencies, under account #____________________

Body

WHEREAS, FEMA is accepting applications for the FY 2019 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program, and

WHEREAS, there is a need to replace fire/rescue equipment used by the Foley Fire Department, and

WHEREAS, grant applications are due March 13, 2020 ...

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