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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-12-26 08-050 RESOLVECOUNCIL Item No, 08 050 Date: 12-29-0] item/subject: HSDLVE, Accepting and Appropriating $135,000 In Deparhnentof Homeland Security Assistsmee to Firefighters Grant Funds Responsible Department: Fire Commentary: On November 16, 2007, the Bangor Fre Department was awarded an Assistance to Firefighter's Grant through the Department of Homeland Security m replace 30 self combined breathing apparatus (SOBA). This $150,000 project has a 90%federal share of $135,000 and a 10% local match of $15,000. SCM are the air packs firefighters wear m protect Mem while in hazardous respiratory environments. The majority of SCMS in service in the Bangor Fire Department are In excess of 6 years old, and no SCBA used by Bangor's firefighters meet the newest 2007 National Fire protection Assoc atIon (NFPA) standards. The new SCBAs offer several advanced safety features such as a heads up air supply display, improved face pieces with larger vlewing area, next generation personal alert safety system features, and emergency air connections for Injured! Firefighters. The Scott Avionics "Pak Tracker" system, which alcs in finding firefighters who are lost or trapped in a building, will be purchased as a system option. In addition, the latest model SCBM are certified to protect firefighters from the post 911 challenges of chemical, bi lWical, radiological, & nuclear (CBRN) environments. The City budgeted $74,000 In H2008 to begin a three year process of replacing SC9As. With the receipt of Mis grant, 0re City will be able to replace all SOPAs Mil year. Since the local share Is available witbm the current budget, no additional appropriation Is necessary. Department Head Manager's Comments: Recommend approval. 7Ak t-amanl 4r , kwww*fAe qF-kF j - Dty Manager Associated Information: Budget Appnwal: Finance Director Legal APPnoval: Cl Soldier Introduced for Passage x First Reading Page of x Referral— finance Committee —1/]/08@5:O0pm - 08 050 effiA Assigned to C ,mcilur Stone December 26, 2007 "��1 CITY OF BANGOR ~� y -Pam „a�i MLE.) RESOLVE, Accepting and Appropriating $135,000 in Depimment of Homeland Security Assistance to Firefighters Grant Funds BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CRY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BANGOR THAT $135,000 in Department of Homeland Secumy Assistance to firefighters Grant Funds is hereby appropriated for the purpose of purchasing self contained breathing appartus (SCBAs) for Me Fire Dep u Ment. The Finance Director shall establish the necessary accounts for MIs purpose. IN = COUNCIL Decmber 26. 2007 First Reading add Referred p 08-050 toence Coit RR 50L OE to 1Y CLNPN in NmartNent of HomulaudaSecuri[y Assistance wgxr, IN MIT COUNCIL Jesus" 28. 2000 Mariou Made and Seconded for a sage AA. _ C CI11 CLQ