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Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the Interim City Manager, or their Designee, to Accept and Implement a Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Program Grant Award from the Department of Homeland Security through the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) Combining Two Existing Grants to Purchase a Multi-Use Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) Vehicle to be Housed at the McKinney National Airport
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MEETING DATE: June 17, 2014
DEPARTMENT: Fire Department
CONTACT: Karen Adkins, Emergency Management Coordinator
Janay Tieken, Housing and Community Development Manager
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
* Approval of Resolution to accept and implement a grant award, combining existing grant funding for implementation of new project.
ITEM SUMMARY:
* The UASI program focuses on enhancing regional security preparedness, including first aid training, in major metropolitan areas.
* In 2013, the City of McKinney received "National" General Aviation airport status from the Federal Aviation Administration. As a result of this new status and to comply with NFPA 1584, the McKinney Fire Department/EMS would like to purchase a multi-use MCI vehicle to allow for improved MCI response.
* This multi-use MCI Vehicle will be a box truck on a Ford F59 chassis with a 22,000 lb. GVW and a 22 foot walk-in body.
* This vehicle will include medical supplies for triage and treatment; a small command center for incident management; and rehab capacities to ensure that public safety personnel are working safely. It will be equipped with an awning, exterior lighting, rehab equipment, and cooling supplies.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
* The City of McKinney previously received funding for a Medical Squad Vehicle (AI 13-1084) and a WebEOC Intern (AI 13-1085). The Medical Squad Vehicle was subsequently deemed ineligible for funding from DHS as it was a daily use vehicle. The Web EOC intern is no longer required as capabilitie...
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