Agenda Item Wording:
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Fire Department Grant Application Authorization - Authorize staff to apply for the 2025 State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) for the purchase of one set of battery powered extrication tools in the amount of $63,643.39, to accept the grant, and to appropriate $63,643.39 if the grant is awarded.
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Deadline for Action: 11/18/2024
Submitting Department: Fire Department
Contact Name and Phone Number: Dan Griswold, x4220; Tom VanGrouw, x4265; Crissy Balderama, x4513
Department Recommendation:
Staff recommends City Council authorize personnel to apply for the 2025 State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) for the purchase of one set of battery powered extrication tools in the amount of $63,643.39. Staff also recommends Council authorize staff to accept the grant and appropriate funds if awarded.
Background Discussion:
As a result of the 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States, the State of California, and the Department of Homeland Security developed programs to assist government agencies with emergency preparedness activities and/or equipment. Since 2001, Tulare County Office of Emergency Services has been the intermediate recipient of these funds, disbursing them to cities and other agencies based upon agency and area needs. One of these programs is the State Homeland Security Grant Program. The grant is submitted and managed by the Tulare County Office of Emergency Services. If the grant is awarded to the County, the County disburses funding among local agencies based upon needs in the operational area.
The Fire Department carries extrication tools on both fire engines and aerial apparatus. Fire engines carry a smaller combination tool that combines the customary spreader and cutter in one tool. Over the past few years, the department has successfully replaced older hydraulic units with gasoline powerplants from the engines with battery operated versions. Old tools were replaced through grant funding ...
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