Title
2016 Assistance to Firefighters Grant
Action
Action:
A. Authorize the City Manager to accept a grant in the amount of $771,273.00 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, and
B. Adopt a budget ordinance appropriating $771,273.00 in Department of Homeland Security Grant funds.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Pete Key, Fire
Kevin Gordon, Fire
Explanation
§ The Assistance to Firefighters Grant is a competitive federal grant program that the Charlotte Fire Department (CFD) applies for annually.
§ CFD will use the grant funds to replace thermal imaging cameras and purchase bail-out kits for each of our 1,050 firefighters.
§ Our current thermal imaging cameras are over 15 years old and utilize out of date technology.
§ The bail-out kits, which are used to get firefighters out of harm’s way when stairs and ladders are unavailable, will be a new purchase for Charlotte Fire as this equipment has previously not been utilized.
§ The total amount of the grant award is $848,400. The City is required to provide a local match of $77,127, which is funded from CFD’s operating budget.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Assistance to Firefighters Grant and Charlotte Fire Department Operating Budget
Attachments
Attachment(s)
Budget Ordinance