HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-03-24 08-127 RESOLVEItem No, 08 127
Item/Subject: RESOLVE, Appropriating Federal Assistance to Firellghters Grant in the
Amount of $450,000
Responsible Depar IN nd: fire
The attached resolve Is one in a series of required Council actions In regards to the Federal
Assistance to Firefighters Grant and anticipatetl equipment purchase. ThIs resolve will
appropriate $450,000 in grant funding awarded to the City th replace to the Department's 1977
snorkel. The grant does require a 10% local match. Through discussions within the
Department, a request has come fort) to purchase a combined pumper and 75 foot ladder unit.
It is estimated that a combined unit will cast approxlmatety $650,000.
A subsequent resolve will be presented for the Council's consideration m appropriate the
necessary local funding to complete this purchase.
Department Head
This has been reviewed and Is recommended by the Finance Committee. R
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City Manager
Associated Information: Memo
Budge[ Approval:
Fina ce Director
Legal Approval:
f Solicitor
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