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Resolution to Approve Participation in 2014 Assistance to Firefighters Regional Grant (AFG) from the US Department of Homeland Security ($1,093,850.87), and Appropriate Share of Matching Grant Funds ($22,164.50) (Fund RIT training) (8 Votes Required)
Memorandum
The attached resolution approves the Ann Arbor Fire Department (AAFD) agency participation in the Superior Township Fire Department application for a 2014 Assistance to Firefighters Regional Grant (AFG) from the US Department of Homeland Security. The Department of Homeland Security requires a resolution documenting City Council's authorization of the administrative and budget actions necessary to implement the grant if received.
The Assistance to Firefighters grant program (AFGP) would fund Rapid Intervention Team training and equipment for fire departments within Washtenaw County. The training and performance requirements for rapid intervention crews (RIC) have the goal of creating a highly disciplined operational capability to rescue fire fighters who become lost, injured, trapped, incapacitated, or disoriented in the course of an emergency scene or training operation. The Ann Arbor Fire Department personnel have not been trained in Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC) training for over nine years.
The anticipated grant amount is $1,215,389.85. All fifteen Washtenaw County Fire Departments have agreed to participate and are responsible for a share of the 10% match to the grant ($121,538.98) defined by the number of each department's personnel. The Ann Arbor Fire Department (AAFD) will be responsible for funding their portion of the 10% of grant monies, at $22,164.50. The City's portion will be appropriated from General Fund balance to the Fire Service Unit without regard to fiscal year, if the grant is received.
Taking a regional approach in supplying this National Standard RIC training to all fifteen Fire Departments within Washtenaw County (Ann Arbor Township, City of Ann Arbor, City of...
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