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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-11-25 20-015 Order 11/25/201920-015 11/25/2019 20-015 Fire Order N/A Title, Order This order authorizes the City Manager to apply for $160,600 from the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program for replacement of aging fire department radios. This grant would allow for upgrading of the fire department's hand held and truck mounted radios. Many of the radios being used are approaching 20 years in age and have become less dependable. A successful grant award would require a 10% match that would be covered by the fire department budget. This grant application supports the Council's goal to Improve the Health, Safety, and Vitality of All Who Live, Work, and Play in Bangor. Government Operations Committee 11/18/2019 Recommend for passage Consent 11/25/201920-015 CITY OF BANGOR ORDER 11/25/2019 20-015 Okafor Whereas, the City of Bangor is eligible to apply for the 2019 Assistance to Firefighters Grant; and Whereas, the Fire Department's hand held and truck mounted radios are approaching 20 years in age and are in need of replacement, and Whereas, the application amount of $160,600 and the 10% required portion would cover the cost of these new radios, and Whereas, the Fire Department has the required match needed by this grant budgeted, Be it Ordered by the City Council of the City of Bangor that, the City Manager is authorized to apply for a 2019 Assistance to Firefighters Grant in the amount of $160,600 for the replacement of radios . IN CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 25,2019 CO 20-015 PASSED ��'D j CIT CLERK