Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Apply For and Accept, if Awarded, an Assistance to Firefighters Grant, through the Department of Homeland Security, to Purchase Vehicle Emission Exhaust Removal Systems to Equip Eligible Fire Stations without a System
Summary
MEETING DATE: December 3, 2013
DEPARTMENT: Fire Department
CONTACT: Chris Lowry, Administrative Assistant Chief
Karen Adkins, EMC
Janay Tieken, Housing and Community Development Manager
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
· Approval of Resolution for acceptance of grant, if awarded
ITEM SUMMARY:
· The primary goal of the Assistance to Firefighter's Grant (AFG) is to meet the firefighting and emergency response needs of fire departments
· Staff requests approval to accept grant, if awarded, for up to $278,789.00 in AFG funding to purchase vehicle emission exhaust removal systems for eligible fire stations not currently equipped.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
· The City of McKinney has four fire stations not equipped with vehicle exhaust systems which are eligible under the Assistance to Firefighter's Grant (AFG)
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
· The total project cost is $278,789.00 which requires up to a 10% match of $27,878.90
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
· N/A