HomeMy WebLinkAbout13. 16-285JUNE 14, 2016 16-285 RESOLUTION
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PURPOSE: ACCEPT ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT FROM FEMA
- $181,189.00 WITH 10% CITY CONTRIBUTION OF $18,181.00
INITIATED BY: OSHKOSH FIRE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the Department of Homeland Security through FEMA administers the
Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program to meet the firefighting and emergency
response needs of fire departments; and
WHEREAS, the Oshkosh Fire Department has applied for and been awarded a
$181,819.00, grant to purchase a video conference system to conduct classroom training
and meetings with outlying fire stations; and
WHEREAS, the grant requires a 10% local cost share.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the proper City officials are hereby
authorized and directed to execute any and all documents required by the Department of
Homeland Security and FEMA, and are further authorized and directed, to accept such
funds pursuant to the terms of the grant application and to seek proposals for the needed
equipment with the grant and matching funds to be approved by Council at a later date.
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council
FROM: Timothy Franz, Fire Chief
DATE: June 8, 2016
RE: Permission to Accept Fire Act Grant
BACKGROUND
The Department of Homeland Security through FEMA has opened the application period
for Fire Act Grants. These competitive grants are available for fire department equipment
and through these grants in the past we have purchased new breathing apparatus, exhaust
ventilation systems and most recently thermal imaging cameras. This grant period we
sought funding for a video conferencing system to allow us to conduct classroom training
and meetings with crews in the outlying stations without having to relocate them to our
central fire station.
ANALYSIS
The video conferencing system will be interactive and will allow the participants from all
stations to see and hear each other creating a virtual conference /classroom experience.
Using this system will keep our fire and EMS units in their stations more, lowering the
impact of training on response times for emergencies. This will also save on fuel and
maintenance cost, particularly in the winter months when vehicles have to be kept idling
due to being parked outside during training. This equipment can also be used for our
Emergency Operations center to communicate with State resources and will be available
to other City Departments to utilize webinar training.
FISCAL IMPACT
The cost of this project will total no more than $199,999.00. The grant requires a 10%
local cost share which would be $18,181.00 and the remaining 181,819.00 would be
funded by the grant. The local match portion will come from three sources, $5,000.00
from our Haz -Mat fund, $5,000.00 from our Emergency Medical Assistance Fund and
the remaining $8,181.00 from our operating budget.
RECOMMENDATION
We recommend the Council accept this grant as this equipment will enhance our training
programs and improve the efficiency of our operations.
This grant also is an opportunity to make these improvements at a lower cost to local
taxpayers.
Respectfully Submitted,
Timothy Franz
Fire Chief
Approved:
Mark Rohloff
City Manager