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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2006-085
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, ACCEPTING THE 2006 RURAL FIRE ASSISTANCE GRANT
AND AUTHORIZING THE TEN PERCENT MATCHING FUNDS FROM
THE VOLUNTEER BUDGET 101-1221-5460
WHEREAS, The Seward Fire Department applied for, and was awarded, a Rural Fire
Assistance (RFA) grant from the Department of Natural Resources in the amount of$875.68; and
WHEREAS, the City is required to provide a ten percent cash match, which means the City
will spend a total of $97.52 in local funds as a condition of the grant and these funds have been
identified within the current Fire Department budget; and
WHEREAS, the grant must be used for purchasing equipment as identified in the grant
application (Majestic leather gloves and A-Tac firefighter goggles); and
WHEREAS, these purchases will better equip the Seward Fire Department in maintaining its
goal of providing maximum protection and interoperability while protecting the lives and property of
the citizens of Seward and to fulfill our commitment to the Department of Natural Resources through
..... our mutual aid agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. The 2006 Rural Fire Assistance grant award in the amount of$877.68 is hereby
accepted and appropriated to the Volunteer account 101-1221 along with the required cash match of
$97.52 for a total expenditure of $ 975.20 to the Rural Fire Assistance grant project code of 101-
1221-5460-0000 .
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the city of Seward, Alaska, this 24th day of
July, 2006.
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2006-085
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ABSENT:
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ATTEST:
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: July 24, 2006
To: City Manager, Clark Corbridge
From: David Squires, Fire Chief
Agenda Item: Rural Fire Assistance Grant Award
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
The Seward Fire Department applied for, and was awarded a, Rural Fire Assistance (RFG) grant from
the Department of Natural Resources, in the amount of $877.68. The City is required to provide a 10
percent cash match, in the amount of $97.52 in local funds as a condition of the grant. This grant
must be used for purchasing equipment identified in the grant application (Majestic leather gloves and
firefighter goggles). These purchases will better equip the Seward Fire Department in maintaining its
goal of providing maximum protection possible to the protection of the lives and property of the
citizens of Seward and to fulfill our commitment to the Department of Natural Resources through our
mutual aid agreement.
The Seward Fire Department will abide by City purchasing policies and provide a local preference
over outside vendors. Staff has identified $97.52 within the current budget that will be used for the
10% match.
INTENT:
To purchase fire fighting equipment for the protection of our firefighters in the line of duty.
Making the best use of our budget funds by supplementing funds with available grant funding.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST:
Where applicable, this agenda statement is consistent with the Seward City Code, Charter,
Comprehensive Plans, Land Use Plans, Strategic Plan and City Council Rules of Procedures.
Other: _______________________________________________________________________
FISCAL NOTE:
No additional funds will need to be appropriated. The items identified in the grant application have
been budgeted in the FY2006 volunteer 101-1221 budget.
Approved by Finance Department: ________________________
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council approve Resolution 2006- accepting and appropriating the Rural Fire Assistance
(RFA) grant in the amount of $877.68, and authorizing the use of $97.52 from Volunteer account
101-1221 FY 2006 budget for the required cash match, for a total expenditure amount of $975.20 to
the Rural Fire Assistance grant project code of 101-1221-5460-0000___.