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Resolution to Approve Participation in 2016 Assistance to Firefighters Regional Grant (AFG) from the US Department of Homeland Security ($669,955.00), and Appropriate Share of Matching Grant Funds ($10,984.55) (Fund Thermal Cameras Purchase) (8 Votes Required)
Memorandum
The attached resolution approves the Ann Arbor Fire Department (AAFD) agency participation in the Ann Arbor Township Fire Department application for a 2016 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.
Budget/Fiscal Impact: The anticipated grant amount is $669,955.00. Fifteen Washtenaw Area Mutual Aid Association Fire Departments have agreed to participate in the grant and, if the grant is awarded, are responsible for a share of the 10% match to the grant ($60,905.00) defined by each department's number of thermal imaging cameras needed. The City's portion ($10,984.55) will be appropriated from General Fund balance to the Fire Service Unit without regard to fiscal year, if the grant is received.
The AFG would fund thermal imaging equipment for fifteen fire departments within Washtenaw Area Mutual Aid Association. Thermal imaging equipment is imperative for the fire service to respond adequately with sight-seeing equipment to enter life threatening emergency environments. The new equipment will be deployed for everyday use, and allow firefighters to quickly and confidently enter and search for victims and heat sources during emergency situations in protecting property and saving lives.
The Ann Arbor Fire Department responds to all fire, medical first response, technical rescue, water rescue, hazardous materials, and chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, explosive, and environmental calls. In addition to covering Ann Arbor's community, the Fire Dep...
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