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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