HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - FEMA application for Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program RESOLUTION NO. 04-085
RESOLUTION APPROVING SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION TO FEMA
FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE
ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT PROGRAM
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,the Ames Fire Department is requesting permission to apply for funding from
the Federal Emergency Management Agency(FEMA)to support the purchase of firefighter safety
and fire suppression equipment; and,
WHEREAS,the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program is designed to improve the safety
and health of the nation's fire service agencies and the communities they serve; and,
WHEREAS, the grant activity is for fire operations and firefighter safety and includes
training, wellness and fitness, firefighting equipment, and personal protective equipment; and,
WHEREAS, the Fire Department already plans to acquire firefighter personal protection
equipment and radio communication equipment that qualifies for this grant program; and,
WHEREAS, the federal grant covers 70% of the acquisition cost with the City covering a
match of 30%; and,
WHEREAS, FEMA's share for the cost of the equipment will be $53,141, with the City's
being $22,774.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the submission of a grant application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency for
participation in the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 23rd day of March, 2004.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor
Introduced by: Cross
Seconded by: Goodman
Voting aye: Cross, Goodhue, Goodman, Mahayni, Vegge, Wirth
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 23rd day of March, 2004.