Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Apply for, Accept, Reject, Alter or Terminate, a Grant from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Safe and Secure Community
6E: Engage in proactive and formal community outreach to the citizens of McKinney
MEETING DATE: March 16, 2021
DEPARTMENT: Fire Department
CONTACT: Danny Kistner, Fire Chief
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
• Approve Resolution
ITEM SUMMARY:
• Grant funds will be used to purchase the PulsePoint Application program to be implemented through the City of McKinney in conjunction with the 9-1-1 operation system.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• The PulsePoint application program will allow the dispatch center to immediately alert CPR-trained individuals about a nearby possible cardiac arrest through a free mobile app. The Pulse Point will send nearby citizens who have indicated they are trained in CPR and are willing to assist in case of an emergency to the location of the incident and the closest AEDs.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• The grant will consist of two parts totaling $20,500
o $10,000 for the implementation project including, CAD connection installation, configuration, testing, validation, AED registration, technical admin training, digital material, and project management of launch
o $10,500 for the Tier 1 annual subscription for a population size of 50K - 300K.
• The fire department will be responsible for upholding the annual subscription fee of $10,500.
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
• N/A