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File #: 18-0032    Version: 1 Name: 2017 AFG grant application
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
File created: 1/8/2018 In control: Legal Department
On agenda: 1/16/2018 Final action: 1/16/2018
Title: Approves Application For FY 2017 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG)
Title
Approves Application For FY 2017 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG)

Summary
The FFD is needing to continue the scheduled replacement of certain fire equipment, namely its self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). The Assistance to Firefighters Grant for FY 2017 application period has been released, and the SCBA are considered a funding priority. We are requesting approval to apply for the FY 2017 Assistance to Firefighters Grant for $100,000 with a $5000 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 2017 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program, and
WHEREAS, there is a need to replace fire equipment used by the Foley Fire Department, and
WHEREAS, the deadline to apply is February 2, 2018, and
WHEREAS, we will request up to $100,000 with a...

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