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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2014 -052
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, ACCEPTING THE 2014 VOLUNTEER FIRE ASSISTANCE
GRANT (VFA) IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,455.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE
10% MATCHING FUNDS OF $945.50 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
WHEREAS, The Seward Fire Department applied for and was awarded a Volunteer Fire
Assistance grant from the Alaska Department of Natural Resources in the amount of $9,455.00; and
WHEREAS, the City is required to provide a 10 percent cash match, which means the City
will spend $945.50 in local funds as a condition of the grant and these funds have been identified
within the current Fire Department 2014 budget; and
WHEREAS, the grant must be used for purchasing equipment identified in the grant
application (chain saws, hose rollers, helmets with hearing /eye protection, 5 gallon water coolers and
2 portable radios) for a total project value of $10,400.50; and
WHEREAS, these purchases will continue providing our firefighters with the maximum
protection and interoperability needed to protect the lives and property of the citizens of Seward, and
further fulfill equipment needs identified in our mutual aid agreement with the Department of
Natural Resources.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. The 2014 Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant award in the amount of $9,455.00 is
hereby accepted and appropriated, along with the required cash match of $945.50, to the Volunteer
small tools account no. 101 - 1221 -5460- 0000 - 00022.
Section 2. The $10,400.50 purchase will consist of chain saws, hose rollers, helmets with
hearing /eye protection, 5 gallon water coolers and 2 portable radios for firefighting as stated in the
grant application.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the city of Seward, Alaska, this 91" day of June
2014.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2014 -052
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
J /an Bardarson, Mayor
AYES: Casagranda, Squires, Butts, Darling, Bardarson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Keil, Terry
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
J anna Kinn MC
Ci y Clerk
(City Seal)
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Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: June 9, 2014
To: City Council
Through: City Manager Jim Hunt
From: Fire Chief Edward Athey
Agenda Item: 2014 Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant Award
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
The Seward Fire Department applied for and has been awarded a Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) grant from
the Alaska Department of Natural Resources, in the amount of $9,455.00. The City is required to provide a 10
percent cash match, in the amount of $945.50 in local funds as a condition of the grant. The total project value
is $10,400.50. The grant funds must be used for purchasing equipment identified in the grant application. This
year items will include chain saws, hose roller, forestry helmets with hearing /eye protection, 5 gallon water
coolers and 2 portable radios. These purchases will continue providing our firefighters with the maximum
protection and interoperability needed to protect the lives and property of the citizens of Seward, and further
fulfill equipment needs identified in our mutual aid agreement with the Department of Natural Resources.
With the high cost of new wildland firefighting equipment, the Seward Fire Department continues to seek
specific funding for this equipment. The US Forest Service grants are available annually, pending legislative
approval. We are fortunate to have these grants to help the rural fire departments, and intend to apply as they
are available. Upgrading our equipment will be an ongoing process.
INTENT: Council accepts the Volunteer Fire Assistance grant and appropriate funds for the purchase of
firefightina and safetv e ui ment.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST:
Yes
No
N/A
1.
Comprehensive Plan (document source here): Volume ]-page 14
X
2.
Strategic Plan (document source here): page 19
X
3.
Other (list): 2012 Budget
X
FISCAL NOTE:
The 2014 Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant award in the amount of $ 9,455.00 will be appropriated to the
Volunteer Account 101 -1221 along with the required cash match of $945.50 to be expended for the Volunteer
Fire Assistance Grant project code of 101 - 1221 -5460- 0000 - 00022.
Approved by Finance Department: JL� 4m"
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No X
RECOMMENDATION: p5Z.
City Council approves Resolution 2014- accepting and appropriating the Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA)
grant in the amount of $ 9,455.00 to the Fire Department Small Tools and Equipment account for purchase of
wild land firefighting equipment.