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CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2016-040
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, ACCEPTING THE 2016 VOLUNTEER FIRE ASSISTANCE
GRANT(VFA)IN THE AMOUNT OF$7,987.50 AND AUTHORIZING THE
10% MATCHING FUNDS OF $887.50 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$7,987.50; and
WHEREAS,the City is required to provide a 10 percent cash match,which means the City
will spend $887.50 in local funds as a condition of the grant and these funds have been identified
within the current Fire Department 2016 budget; and
WHEREAS, the grant must be used for purchasing equipment identified in the grant
application(rolls of forestry hose,hand held weather stations,forestry nozzles and forestry helmets,
goggle and shrouds) for a total project value of$8875.50; 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 Alaska Department of
Natural Resources.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. The 2016 Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant award in the amount of$7987.50 is
hereby accepted and appropriated along with the required cash match of$887.50 to the Volunteer
Small tools account number 01000-1221-7217-0000
Section 2. The$8875.50 purchase will consist of for firefighting rolls of forestry hose,hand
held weather stations,forestry nozzles and forestry helmets,goggle and shrouds 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 27th day of
June 2016.
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2016-040
THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
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ean Bardarson, Mayor
AYES: Keil, Butts, Squires, McClure, Altermatt, Bardarson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Casagranda
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
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Council Agenda Statement
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Meeting Date: June 27, 2016 t3
To: City Council q P
Through: Jim Hunt, City Manager I
From: Edward Athey, Fire Chief
Agenda Item: 2016 Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant Award
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
The Seward Fire Department applied for and been awarded a Volunteer Fire Assistance(VFA)grant from the
Department of Natural Resources,in the amount of$7987.50. The City is required to provide a 10 percent cash
match,in the amount of$887.50 in local funds as a condition of the grant. The total project value is$8,875.00.
The grant funds must be used for purchasing equipment identified in the grant application. This year items will
include forestry helmets, goggle and shrouds, plus wild land fire coats and pants and fire shelters. These
purchases will continue providing our firefighters with the maximum protection and interoperability needed to
protect the lives and property of the citizens of Seward, and further fulfill equipment needs identified in our
mutual aid agreement with the Department of Natural Resources.
With the high cost of new wildland firefighting equipment, the Seward Fire Department continues to seek
specific funding for this equipment. The US Forest Service grants are available annually,pending legislative
approval. We are fortunate to have these grants to help the rural fire departments, and intend to apply as they
are available. Upgrading our equipment will be an ongoing process.
INTENT: Council accepts the Volunteer Fire Assistance grant and appropriate funds for the purchase of
firefighting and safety equipment.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A
1. Comprehensive Plan (document source here): Volume 1-page 14 X
2. Strategic Plan (document source here):page 19 X
3. Other(list): 2015 Budget X
FISCAL NOTE:
The 2016 Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant award in the amount of$ 7,987.50 will be appropriated to the
Volunteer Account 01000-1221 along with the required cash match of $887.50 to be expended for the
Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant project code of 01000-1221-7217-0022.
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Approved by Finance Department: Z`b911,'�; _J
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No X N/A
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RECOMMENDATION: [040]
City Council approves Resolution 2016- accepting and appropriating the Volunteer Fire Assistance(VFA)
grant in the amount of $ 7,987.50 to 01000-1221-7217 Fire Department Small Tools and Equipment for
purchase of wild land firefighting equipment.
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