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Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the Interim City Manager, or Designee, to Accept and Implement an Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Program Grant Award from the Department of Homeland Security Through the Office of the Governor (OOG) to Purchase an Aircraft Rescue Firefighting (ARFF) Training Simulator
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Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the Interim City Manager, or Designee, to Accept and Implement an Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Program Grant Award from the Department of Homeland Security Through the Office of the Governor (OOG) to Purchase an Aircraft Rescue Firefighting (ARFF) Training Simulator
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Safe and Secure Community
MEETING DATE: October 20, 2015
DEPARTMENT: Fire Department, Emergency Management
CONTACT: Karen Adkins, Emergency Management Coordinator
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
* Approval of Resolution to accept and implement the grant award to fund purchase of an ARFF Training Simulator.
ITEM SUMMARY:
* The UASI program focus is to support state and local efforts to prevent terrorism and other catastrophic events and to prepare the nation for the threats and hazards that pose the greatest risk to our security.
* The ARFF Training Simulator will allow rescue teams and firefighters to maximize their preparedness when encountering real-life aircraft accidents/incidents.
* Training will be conducted in coordination with existing Mutual/Automatic Aid partners to ensure a highly efficient, coordinated, rapid response to an induced or naturally occurring aircraft accident.
* The AARF Simulator Includes:
o Modified fuselage with cockpit, 2 rows of passenger seats, 2 doors, and 2 windows
o Aircraft wing (approx. dimensions: 15' (4.5m) L x 8' (2.4m) D x 8' (2.4m) H)
o Control panel stand
* The preferred site for the ARFF Training Simulator is the joint Collin College Public Safety Training Facility. The College has given a verbal commitment to providing infrastructure for the simulator.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
* The McKinney National Airport oversees an average of 267 aircraft operations per day, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
* McKinney National Airport houses 288 aircraft, in addition to an office building and multiple hangars. Fire Station #4 sits immediately outside the Airport and is continuously staffed with an engine company and ARFF Response Vehicle.
* The runway at McKinney National Airport can accommodate up to a Group IV aircraft, such as a Boeing 757, and the airport is in the flight path of DFW International and Love Field Airports.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
* The amount of the grant is $250,000 and there is no match required for this grant.
* FY16 Appropriations for this grant award were adopted in Grant Fund (Fund 033).
* Estimated installation costs are attached. Installation costs to be funded through General Fund Contingencies, where there are currently $300,000 budgeted.
* Annual maintenance costs are attached. Ongoing maintenance and operation costs to be absorbed through existing Fire Department Operating Budget.
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
* N/A
ARFF Training Simulator Estimates
Description
Estimated Intallation expense
Estimated Annual Expense
Annual Preventative Maintenance(optional)*
Consumable parts and labor; refresher training
$7,500
Warranty
1-year warranty
$0
Software
No maintenance/fee required
$0
(Looks for flame at ignition point prior to releasing gas)
Power Consumption (for Control Panel Stand)
Per vendor, power usage is minimal
TBD
Consumable Items
Propane (expense TBD per use)
TBD
Smoke Fluid
$1,200
Initial Training (included with ARFF Training Prop)
$0
Propane Tank
1000 gallon tank (buy used or lease annually)
$1,500
$150
Crash protection for propane tank (concrete bollards)
$1,000
Site Infrastructure
Concrete footings to raise fuselage off the ground (optional)**
Conduit
200AMP electrical service
Gas piping
$5,000
$7,500
$8,850
*Recommended to maintain integrity of prop and maintenance record for grant audit purposes
**Concrete footings are recommended for more realistic and challenging training
FY2015 UASI Grant Project