HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - FEMA grant for Fire Station No. 3 equipment RESOLUTION NO. 03-018
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING FEMA GRANT IN THE AMOUNT
OF $58,905; APPROVING THE 30% CITY MATCH;
AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT
FOR FIRE STATION#3 AND FIRE FIGHTER FITNESS
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, voters approved the issuance of$1,310,000 in General Obligation Bonds for
constructing and equipping the new Fire Station; and,
WHEREAS, in 2002, an additional $900,000 of General Obligation bonds were issued for
the acquisition of Fire Department apparatus and equipment; and,
WHEREAS, a grant application was submitted to the Federal Emergency Management
Agency(FEMA) for funding to offset the costs of certain project equipment; and,
WHEREAS,the Fire Department has been notified that FEMA has awarded the City$58,905
for various qualified equipment and training; and,
WHEREAS, local match in the amount of$25,245 will be required for this grant; and,
WHEREAS, receipt of this FEMA grant makes it possible to: (1) complete the acquisition
of equipment related to the construction of Fire Station#3,acquire equipment and training for Rapid
Intervention Teams (RIT) related to fire fighter rescue and survival, and complete the equipment
purchase for fire fighter fitness equipment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the FEMA's Assistance to Fire Fighters Grant is hereby accepted,utilizing General Obligation
Bond and Fire Department training funds to provide the local grant match, and the purchase of
equipment for Fire Station#3 and fire fighter fitness equipment is hereby authorized.
ADOPTED THIS 14`h day of January, 2003.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor
Introduced by: Cross
Seconded by: Goodhue
Voting aye: Cross, Goodhue, Hoffman, Mahayni, Vegge, Wirth
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 14' of January, 2003.