HomeMy WebLinkAbout07. 18-66 FEBRUARY 13, 2018 18-66 RESOLUTION
(CARRIED 6-0 LOST LAID OVER WITHDRAWN )
PURPOSE: AUTHORIZE APPLICATION FOR FIRE ACT GRANT
INITIATED BY: OSHKOSH FIRE DEPARTMENT
BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Oshkosh that the proper
City officials are hereby authorized and directed to complete an application for a Fire Act
Grant from the Department of Homeland Security through FEMA in the amount of
$58,450.00 to replace the breathing air compressor and fill station for filling breathing
apparatus cylinders.
BE IT FURTHER 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, if said grant is awarded, to
accept such funds pursuant to the terms of the grant application and to purchase needed
equipment with the grant funds.
Oshkosh
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council
FROM: Timothy Franz, Fire Chief
DATE: February 2, 2018
RE: Permission to Apply for 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 radios. This grant period we would like to seek funding to replace our breathing air
compressor and fill station for filling breathing apparatus cylinders.
ANALYSIS
Our current system is over 25 years old. We have been fortunate that we have not had any major
malfunctions with this system that have led to it being inoperable and unable to fill our
firefighting breathing apparatus (SCBA) and SCUBA bottles during emergency responses. With
the age of our current system we would like to replace it before a major repair or emergency
replacement is needed. Also, our current, antiquated system has minimal built-in safety features
for our firefighters.
FISCAL IMPACT
The cost of this project will total no more than $58,450. The grant requires a 10% local cost
share which would be $5,485.00. If we are successful with this grant, we will budget for the local
cost share as a capital outlay item in the 2019 operating budget.
RECCOMENDATION
We recommend the Council grant permission for us to apply for this grant as this equipment is
needed and an opportunity exists to obtain it at a lower cost to local taxpayers.
Respectfully Submitted, Approved:
Timothy Franz Mar Rohloff
Fire Chief City Manager