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CITY OF SF,WARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2009-019
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEVVARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCF,PT THE 2008
ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT IN THF. AMOUNT OF $48,607,
PLUS UTILIZE $2,430.35 ALREADY BUDGETED AS MATCHING FUNDS,
FOR THE PURCHASE OF NEW PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT,
EXTRACTOR, DRYER AND STATION MODIFICATIONS, AND
APPROPRIATING GRANT FUNDS
WHEREAS, in 2007 the local laundry with the proper front loading machines to effectively
clean our personal protective equipment was closed; and
WHEREAS, this service is not available in house or provided by any local vendors; and
WHEREAS, the need to clcau our personal protective equipment to ensure its ability to
protect our firefighters while wearing it is of paramount concern; and
WH F.RF.AS, the Seward Fire Department, applied for and was awarded the 2008 Assistance
to Firefighters Grant in the amowlt of $48,607 with a required 5 °/~ match of $2,430.35; and
WHEREAS, this project includes the purchase of new personal protective equipment as well
as an extractor and dryer to care for all of our personal protective equipment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA Ulat:
Section 1. The City Council authorizes the City Manager to accept the 2008 Assistance to
Firefighters Grant in the amount of $48,607.00 and appropriates this amount from grant revenue
accowrt no. 101-0000-4680-0200 to the Lire department equipment account uo. 101-1220-5930.
Section 2. The required matching funds of $2,430.35 were previously appropriated in the FY
2009 Fire Depamnent budget in account #101-1220-5930.
Section 3. Funding in the total amount of $51,037.35 is hereby authorized to be spent to
purchase personal protective equipment and an extractor and dryer to maintain the equipment.
Section 4. This resolution shall lake effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED bythe City Council of the cityof Seward, Alaska, this 23"~ day
of March, 2009.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2009-019
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Clark Corbridge, Mayor
AYES: Dwillam, Valdatta, Bardarson, Smith, Kcllar, Kcil, Corbridgc
NOES: Nonc
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: March 23, 2009
To: City Council
Thru: Phillip Oates, City Manage
From: David Squires, Fire Chief
Agenda Item: Acceptntg the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Award for the Personal
_ Protective Equipment Improvement Project
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
In 2006, the Fire Department received grant funding for the purchase and installation of a vehicle
exhaust capture and removal system. While this award significantly improved health and safety of
daily station operations we became aware of a new problem. Our personal protective equipment
(PPE) had been routinely and repeatedly exposed to vehicle exhaust as well as the products of
combustion from fire which significantly decreased its protective qualities. In 2007, the lone laundry
facility in Seward with the capability to clean our PPE closed leaving us no alternative but ]rand
washutg or sending our PPE out of town for cleaning. Hand washing does not meet the standard of
care nor can it effectively or efficiently remove the contaminants. Having identified this shortfall in
our operations we proceeded to apply for grant fiandutg to replace existing non-compliant PPE along
with providing us the ability to clean and dry our PPE nt house.
The Fire Department applied for and received a grant from the 2008 Assistance to Firefighters Grant
program u1 the amount of $48,607 with a required 5% matching fund amount of S2,430.35. We
named this plan our Personal Protective Improvement Project. In order to bring this project to
fruition some minor station modifications will be required.
INTENT:
Accepting the 2008 Assistance to Firefighters Grant funds to initiate the identified project of
purchasing new personal protective equipment, extractor, dryer and necessary station modifications
for installation.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST:
Where applicable this resolution is consistent with:
• Compliance with NFPA, NIOSH and OSl{A guidelines and standards.
• Comprehensive Plan
• Strategic Plan
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FISCAL NOTE:
Funding for this project will comc from the grant award nt the amount of 548,607, plus the City's
matching funds of $2,430.35 which is currently budgeted within the 2009 fire department equipment
budget, for a total cost of $51,037.35.
Approved by Finance Department: ~,lf~tt,(w,,,aln
RECOMMENDATION: ~
City Council approve Resolution 2009-' authorizing the City Manager to accept the 2008 Assistance
to Firefighters Grant funds u~ the amount of 548,607.00 and authorizing the required matching funds
for the purchase of new personal protective equipment, extractor, dryer and station modifications.
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