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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2007-069
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, ACCEPTING THE 2007 VOLUNTEER FIRE ASSISTANCE
GRANT (VFA) AND AUTHORIZING THE 10% MATCHING FUNDS FROM
THE VOLUNTEER BUDGET 101-1221-5460
WHEREAS, The Seward Fire Department applied for and was awarded a Volunteer Fire
Assistance (VF A) grant from the Department of Natural Resources in the amount of$5,872.50; and
WHEREAS, the City is required to provide a ten percent cash match, which means the City
will spend $652.50 in local funds as a condition of the grant and these funds have been identified
within the current Fire Department 2007 budget; and
WHEREAS, the grant must be used for purchasing equipment as identified in the grant
application (ALMR/ P25 compatible radios); and
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WHEREAS, these purchases will better equip the Seward Fire Department in continuing it's
goal of providing the firefighter's maximum protection and interoperabilitywhile 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 2007 Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant award in the amount of$5,872.50 is
hereby accepted and appropriated to the Volunteer account 101-1221 along with the required cash
match of $652.50. The Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant project will be coded to 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 23rd day of
July, 2007.
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2007-069
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THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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ABSENT:
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Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: July 23, 2007
To: City Manager, Phillip Oates
From: David Squires, Fire Chief
Agenda Item: 2007 Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant Award
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
The Seward Fire Department applied for and was awarded a Volunteer Fire Assistance (AFG) grant
from the Department of Natural Resources, in the amount of $5,872.50.00. The City is required to
provide a 10 percent cash match, in the amount of $ 652.50 in local funds as a condition of the grant.
The grant funds must be used for purchasing equipment identified in the grant application (ALMR /
P25 compatible radios). These purchases will better equip the Seward Fire Department in continuing
the 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.
With the high cost of new radio equipment, the Seward Fire Department continues to seek funding
for communications equipment. The US Forest Service grants are an annual grant, pending legislative
funding. We are fortunate to have these smaller grants to help the rural fire departments, and intend to
apply as they are available.
Upgrading our communications network will be an ongoing process for many years to come.
INTENT:
To purchase interoperable communications equipment (radios) complaint with State ALMR / P25
requirements for the better communication between our firefighters and other emergency agencies.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A
1. Comprehensive Plan X
2. Strategic Plan X
3. Other
FISCAL NOTE:
The 2007 Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant award in the amount of $5,872.50 will be appropriated to
the Volunteer Account 101-1221 along with the required cash match of $652.50 to be expended for
the Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant project code of 101-1221-5460-0000_.
Approved by Finance Department: ________________________
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council approves Resolution 2007- accepting and appropriating the Volunteer Fire Assistance
(VFA) grant in the amount of $ 5,872.50 for purchase of radio equipment.